Is the Down Syndrome Test Accurate?

Question

Every pregnant woman needs to undergo a detailed Down syndrome test. I want to know if the results of this test are accurate? If it shows a possibility of deformity, should the fetus be kept or not? Can a single detailed test be used as a standard for prediction?

Answer

The accuracy rate of the detailed Down syndrome test is not very high. If the test confirms a possibility of deformity, the fetus should not be kept, as children with Down syndrome cannot be completely cured. A single test cannot be used as a standard for prediction. If high-risk symptoms appear, further tests are needed. If the second test still shows high risk, most doctors would advise you to consider an abortion promptly.