Question
A pregnant woman at 16 weeks and 6 days underwent a Down Syndrome screening, with the results showing an AFP value of 32.47 MOM, a MOM value of 0.8981, an HCG value of 72542 MOM, and a MOM value of 2.7109, with a Down Syndrome risk ratio of 1:136, lower than the reference value of 1:380. Is this result normal?
Answer
Based on the provided Down Syndrome screening results, both AFP and HCG values are above the normal range, and the Down Syndrome screening result indicates a 1:136 risk ratio, which falls into the high-risk category, suggesting a relatively higher risk of the fetus having Down Syndrome. It is recommended to undergo further amniocentesis to rule out the possibility of fetal abnormalities. It should be noted that although the Down Syndrome screening shows a high risk, it does not necessarily mean that the fetus will have the condition.