Patient's question:
The Down syndrome screening is an important prenatal screening test for detecting birth defects. By examining alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin, and PAPP-A levels in the serum, combined with the pregnant woman's gestational age and age, the risk of Down syndrome in the pregnant woman is calculated. The optimal screening period is between 16-18 weeks of pregnancy. This Down syndrome screening result is only a risk value, not indicating that a high-risk result necessarily means there is a birth defect. If a high-risk result is identified, an amniocentesis is required to confirm the presence of any abnormalities.Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the situation you described, it might be better to undergo a Down syndrome screening. Because Down syndrome screening can effectively check the condition of the fetus. If the fetus has any other issues, it can also be identified in a timely manner. It is recommended to choose a major hospital to perform the Down syndrome screening, as this will result in higher accuracy. I hope my explanation can help you.