Safer tests to detect the presence of Down syndrome in the fetus during pregnancy are now available after health services in New Zealand started a new screening program.
Safer tests to detect the presence of Down syndrome in the fetus during pregnancy are now available after health services in New Zealand started a new screening program.
Women who visit a midwife or a doctor during their pregnancy will be offered this blood test, which is free. They will also be asked to undergo an ultrasound, which costs $30 to $40.
Down Syndrome - Trisomy 21, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis
Down Syndrome is a congenital disorder among children commonly born to older mothers. The condition is also known as ‘Up syndrome’ because of the cheerful persona of the Down children.
Down Syndrome is a congenital disorder among children commonly born to older mothers. The condition is also known as ‘Up syndrome’ because of the cheerful persona of the Down children.
Peter Stone, the professor of maternal fetal medicine at Auckland University said that "more normal pregnancies may be adversely affected by amniocentesis than the numbers of Down syndrome fetuses detected".
The risk of Down syndrome increases after a woman crosses the age of 35, so older women will be most benefited from using the new test.
Genetic Counselling - Steps GeneticInheritance Risks Conclusion
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general info about Genetic counseling
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general info about Genetic counseling
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About Genetic Testing
Genetic testing helps to confirm a genetic condition in an individual and involves q complex laboratory techniques
Genetic testing helps to confirm a genetic condition in an individual and involves q complex laboratory techniques
Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is a procedure done after 15th week of pregnancy to obtain samples of the amniotic fluid to test for genetic disorders. A simple animation depicting the procedure.
Amniocentesis is a procedure done after 15th week of pregnancy to obtain samples of the amniotic fluid to test for genetic disorders. A simple animation depicting the procedure.
