Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I have been pregnant for 20 weeks. A few days ago, I had a Down syndrome screening. Yesterday, I received the report, which said that the baby has problems and needs further testing. I felt very worried after hearing this, but when I looked at the report, I couldn't understand it. I want to ask, what is the normal value for the Down syndrome screening?Doctor's answer:
Down syndrome screening is a necessary and routine examination that every woman must undergo to ensure a healthy baby. The values from Down syndrome screening are generally between 1 in 250 and 1 in 500, which is considered low-risk, and you can generally feel at ease. If your doctor tells you that there is a problem with your baby and recommends further testing, it means your Down syndrome screening result is definitely high-risk or at the critical risk level. Additional tests will be needed to confirm the early pregnancy condition.