Patient's question:
Please ask: Has your hospital reduced the charge for the recent Down syndrome screening? I had the Down syndrome screening at the end of June, but soon after, I heard that the charge had been reduced. Is this true? If so, could your hospital refund the difference?Doctor's answer:
Recommended population for Down syndrome screening: Pregnant women in the 15th-20th week of gestationPurpose and value of the test: Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder characterized by severe intellectual disability, inability to live independently, and complex cardiovascular problems. Affected individuals require long-term care from family members, placing a significant emotional and financial burden on them. In China, approximately 26,000 children with Down syndrome are born each year, with an average of three births every hour. To improve population quality and implement the national policy of promoting healthy reproduction, prenatal Down syndrome screening and prenatal diagnosis are essential to prevent the birth of children with this most common congenital defect.
The "Down Syndrome Screening" offered by DeYi Health Early Warning Center is a diagnostic package introduced in line with this national policy. Screening can significantly reduce the risk of a pregnant woman giving birth to a child with Down syndrome, greatly improve the quality of newborns, and lower the incidence of birth defects.
For pregnant women in the 15th-20th week, serum AFP, HCG, and PAPP-A can also screen for other congenital defects, including neural tube defects, Trisomy 18, and Trisomy 13.
Test combination - Test significance - Beijing Municipal Health Bureau testing fee standards
| Test item | Important value and medical significance | Price (CNY) |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------|-------------|
| AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein) | Pregnant women carrying a child with Down syndrome have lower AFP levels in their blood compared to normal pregnant women of the same gestational age, while HCG levels are higher. | 50 |
| HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin) | 50 |
| PAPP-A (Pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A) | A new indicator for Down syndrome | 90 |
Collection tube + 1 vacuum tube (imported) | 3 |
Precautions for blood collection:
1) Please wear clothes that are easy to roll up sleeves for blood collection.
2) After blood collection, press the puncture site with a cotton swab for 2 minutes without rubbing.
3) Do not eat anything for 12 hours before the test.