What Should You Do If the Down Syndrome Test Is Positive?

Question

What should I do if the Down syndrome test during prenatal screening shows a high risk?

Answer

When the Down syndrome test result indicates a high risk, doctors typically recommend an amniocentesis to further confirm whether the fetus has Down syndrome. However, even with a high-risk test result, it does not necessarily mean that the fetus has Down syndrome. For caution’s sake, it is advisable to undergo amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling to obtain a definitive diagnosis.