What is the Down Syndrome Screening Test?

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What is the Down Syndrome Screening Test?

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The Down Syndrome Screening Test is a prenatal test to check for Down syndrome or other chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus. This test is typically conducted between the 11th and 13th weeks of pregnancy, using ultrasound and blood tests to assess the risk of the fetus having Down syndrome. The Down syndrome screening does not serve as a diagnosis but is a risk assessment tool.