Patient's question:
I heard that the most important thing after pregnancy is to get the Down syndrome screening test. Now I'm three months pregnant, and the baby has been very healthy so far. I'm afraid that the child might have diseases like Down syndrome. I want to get the Down syndrome screening test, but I'm worried it's too expensive. What kind of help do I need: How much does the Down syndrome screening test cost?Doctor's answer:
The triple screen test is a safe and convenient examination that poses no risk to either the pregnant woman or the fetus. The test involves analyzing the concentration of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) in the pregnant woman's blood, so only a small blood sample is needed for the test, which is not dangerous. The triple screen test can detect 60-70% of Down syndrome infants. It is important to note that the triple screen test can only help determine the likelihood of the fetus having Down syndrome, but it cannot confirm whether the fetus actually has the condition. In other words, if the blood test results are elevated, the chance of carrying a Down syndrome baby is higher, but this does not necessarily mean the fetus has a problem. Similarly, older pregnant women (over 35) have a higher chance of carrying a Down syndrome baby, but this does not necessarily mean their fetus has a problem. The cost is approximately 300 yuan, which is not expensive.