Question
How long does it take for Down syndrome screening results to be available?
Answer
The test results come out quickly. Generally, a blood test is conducted before 10 AM, and the results are announced in the afternoon. Down syndrome screening is a test that pregnant women must undergo between 20 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. This test measures the risk of Down syndrome in the fetus through blood tests and other methods. If the risk is low but the cost is high, an amniocentesis may be needed for further confirmation. If a small city hospital doesn’t have this technology, the test results need to be sent to a larger hospital. Pregnant women will have to wait a few days to get their results.