Patient's question:
Pregnant friends said they wanted to do the Down syndrome screening, but they didn't understand what Down syndrome screening was? When is it best to do the Down syndrome screening?Doctor's answer:
The triple screen is a mandatory test for pregnant women to undergo careful examination. We generally estimate the optimal screening time to be between 15-20 weeks of pregnancy. It primarily involves testing the pregnant woman's blood to comprehensively evaluate factors such as her age, weight, gestational age, and other conditions to determine the likelihood of the fetus having Down syndrome. The Down syndrome screening does not require fasting for the examination, and results are usually available in the morning or afternoon. The Down syndrome screening is divided into two types: early Down syndrome screening and mid-pregnancy Down syndrome screening.