It is a known fact that early detection and screening of Down syndrome can lead to several benefits. You may also prevent several complications by knowing the condition early on, before it can lead to other problems in the body. Diagnosis is done through a variety of ways. Here are the details on how you can stay ahead for immediate treatment.
Expanded AFP Screening
Expanded AFP Screening is a basic blood test, performed between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. The results of the blood test are combined with the age of a woman to measure the personal risk of bearing a fetus with Down syndrome. The blood test also gives information regarding the risk of open neural tube defects, trisomy 18 and abdominal wall defects. There is an 85% rate of detection among women below 35 years old for developing neural tube defects, as well as a 60% risk for both Down syndrome and trisomy 18. The detection risk will be higher among those beyond 35 years old.
As a screening test, getting a positive test result means that the person has a bigger risk of developing a genetic abnormality. Birth defects cannot be diagnosed, and the fetus cannot be checked if there are any birth...
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