Patient's question:
The risk value for Down syndrome screening is 1:560, with the result being borderline risk. The risk value for trisomy 18 is 1:35,000, with the result being low risk. The hospital said the result is borderline risk. Is this test result serious? The doctor recommended a blood DNA test or amniocentesis. Is it necessary?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: In this case, it should not be serious. Currently, the risk of trisomy 21 syndrome and trisomy 18 syndrome is low. These signs are the most common birth defects caused by chromosomal abnormalities in children. The purpose of the examination is to prevent the occurrence of these diseases.Recommendations: You should go to the hospital for a blood DNA test to rule out the possibility of the disease, which is beneficial to your health.