Patient's question:
Pregnant for more than 3 months, I went to the hospital yesterday for a prenatal screening test. Generally, it can be prepaid, so I want to understand if the cost of the screening test can be prepaid?Doctor's answer:
Down syndrome screening is generally not required, but specific requirements may vary depending on the policies of local medical hospitals. It is recommended that you do not eat before undergoing Down syndrome screening. Down syndrome screening typically costs between 200 yuan and several thousand yuan, and this cost can often be covered by fertility insurance. However, the coverage of fertility insurance may vary between different hospitals. It is advised that you consult with your local hospital for more information. If you choose comprehensive testing, the results will be more thorough, but the cost will naturally be slightly higher. Through economical, simple, and non-invasive testing methods, high-risk pregnancies with certain congenital defects can be identified in pregnant women, further confirming and reducing the birth rate of abnormal fetuses to the maximum extent. Prenatal screening typically refers to the examination of maternal serum markers to identify high-risk pregnant women with congenital defects.