Patient's question:
Am I 16 weeks pregnant and can I have an amniocentesis? When is the best time to do it?Doctor's answer:
Usually, the Down syndrome screening is performed between weeks 16-20 of pregnancy. If the test results indicate a high risk or a borderline high risk, it means there is a relatively high chance of carrying a child with Down syndrome, also known as a "Mongoloid child." An amniocentesis test can be conducted within weeks 16-20 of pregnancy to confirm the diagnosis, and if confirmed, the pregnancy should be terminated promptly.