Patient's question:
A blood screening for Down syndrome was conducted: The test results are as follows: AFP: 0.67 (MoM); hCG: 4.54 (MoM); The report indicates high risk for trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). The doctor recommended an amniocentesis.Doctor's answer:
Hello: Normal value of AFP: 0.67 (MOM) is less than 0.43, HCG: 4.54 (MOM); Normal result of HCG is below 2.5, which may be related to Down syndrome. At this time, you should do four-dimensional or three-dimensional color Doppler ultrasound for, if there is any abnormality, amniocentesis needs to be done! It is necessary to keep the child or take it away! Clinical results are generally comprehensively analyzed! There is no significant impact on gestational age and test values themselves!