Patient's question:
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I had the Down syndrome screening at 16 weeks, and the results were not ideal. Now I'm 17 weeks pregnant and want to have an amniocentesis. I don't know if the risk is high. How much does this procedure cost in Nanjing?"
Doctor's answer:
The Down syndrome screening is only a preliminary screening. If the risk is high, further tests are needed, such as NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing). It is recommended to have blood drawn for NIPT, which is risk-free. Amniocentesis carries certain risks, and it is advisable to have regular fetal ultrasound check-ups.