Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I would like to ask about what the Down syndrome screening test is. Does this test have any relationship with obstetrics and gynecology?Doctor's answer:
For the screening of Down syndrome, the main reason is to rule out chromosomal abnormalities that cause congenital idiocy. This is a necessary route for screening during pregnancy. It typically needs to be completed within the 15th to 20th week of pregnancy. Through this test, abnormalities can be detected early, and further tests can be conducted to rule out the possibility of Down syndrome caused by chromosomal abnormalities, thereby avoiding the risk of giving birth to a Down syndrome baby. This test is still very crucial, and it is recommended to undergo it.