Patient's question:
Friend is more than 3 months pregnant and the hospital said tomorrow they need to go to the hospital to do the triple screen. So they want to understand if there is a need to book for the triple screen test.Doctor's answer:
The purpose of the Down syndrome screening is to confirm the risk level of congenital mental retardation in the fetus by testing the pregnant woman's blood. If the results of the Down syndrome screening indicate a higher risk for the fetus, further diagnostic tests such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling should be performed. Different regions and hospitals of different levels have varying regulations. Generally, it is necessary to book the test at a large hospital. It is recommended that you consult with the local hospital. The optimal screening time for Down syndrome screening is between the 16th and 20th weeks of pregnancy.