Down Syndrome Screening Inquiry

Down syndrome screening involves testing the levels of alpha-fetoprotein, human chrionic gonadotropin (HCG) hormone, and free estriol in the mother’s serum to assess the risk of fetal congenital defects. If the results indicate a high risk, further tests such as amniocentesis or non-invasive prenatal testing may be required to determine the fetus’s health status.
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