Patient's question:
The risk value for Down syndrome screening for fetal trisomy 21 is 1/280. Does this value mean there is a 1 in 280 chance of encountering another fetal issue? Is a higher or lower value better for this number? Should this value be given importance?Doctor's answer:
The risk value for Down syndrome screening fetal trisomy 21 is 1/280, which means there is a 1/280 chance that the fetus has an issue. The higher the number, the higher the risk; the lower the number, the lower the risk. Your current number indicates a high risk, so it is recommended to undergo non-invasive DNA testing or amniocentesis if possible. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery! Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!