Question
The risk rate for Down Syndrome is 1 in 158, and the risk rate for open neural tube defects is 1 in 3456. AFP: 12g/ml, HCG: 24800mIU/ml. What do these values represent?
Answer
The risk rate of 1 in 158 for Down Syndrome indicates that in a group of 158 individuals, there may be one case of Down Syndrome. The risk rate of 1 in 3456 for open neural tube defects suggests that in a group of 3456, there might be one case. AFP: 12g/ml, HCG: 24800mIU/ml are indicators from blood tests used to assess the risk of the fetus having Down Syndrome. However, these test results should only be used as a reference and not as a definitive diagnosis. The doctor will decide based on your specific situation whether further tests, such as amniocentesis, are necessary.