Question

The newborn underwent disease screening at birth, and the hospital indicated that the thyroid index was outside the normal range and a follow-up examination was needed. The hospital stated that if there is no phone call notification, it means everything is fine. Is it necessary to undergo another check now?

Answer

Hello, based on your description, if you missed the opportunity for Down syndrome screening, it is recommended to go directly to the hospital for an amniocentesis. The results of amniocentesis are more accurate than those of Down syndrome screening. It is advisable to undergo an amniocentesis at the hospital to rule out the possibility of fetal abnormalities. If the test results are normal, continue with regular prenatal checks; if there are fetal abnormalities, consider terminating the pregnancy.