Patient's question:
Pregnant for 4 and a half months, high risk of Down syndrome screening.Doctor's answer:
A high-risk result from the triple screen test definitely requires an amniocentesis. The purpose is to examine the amniotic fluid for any chromosomal abnormalities.Medical Advice:
Amniocentesis is now relatively safe, as it is performed under ultrasound guidance. A long needle is used to accurately target the area with the most amniotic fluid and enter the amniotic sac, where a certain amount of amniotic fluid is extracted for testing.