How long does it take to get the results of the Down syndrome screening? Can I get them the same day?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hello, the results of the Down syndrome screening cannot be available in one day; generally, it takes about a week to get the results. Down syndrome screening is a test that involves drawing the pregnant woman's blood to detect the levels of alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin, and free estriol in the maternal serum, and combining this with the pregnant woman's estimated due date, weight, age, weight, and gestational age at the time of blood collection.