Non-invasive DNA and amniocentesis prices

Modern medical technology has developed rapidly. We can check whether the fetus has growth and development abnormalities, such as Down syndrome, during pregnancy. At present, we can identify the risk of a fetus suffering from Down syndrome by screening during the second trimester of pregnancy. Down syndrome is a common sex chromosome disorder. Currently, the most effective methods to detect whether a fetus has Down syndrome are amniocentesis and minimally invasive DNA testing. These two testing methods have different advantages. How much does non-invasive DNA and amniocentesis tests cost?

The key to amniocentesis is to obtain amniotic fluid from the pregnant woman through abdominal puncture in the second trimester, then culture the amniotic fluid cells, and finally prepare chromosomal disease for testing and analysis. The fetal chromosome karyotype is analyzed under a microscope to determine the risk of the fetus being a Down syndrome patient. The price of amniocentesis is around 1,000-2,000 yuan, which is more expensive than NT and more economical than minimally invasive DNA.

The cost of minimally invasive DNA testing is around 3,000 yuan. Different regions have different purchasing power, so the testing fee may vary. Minimally invasive DNA has very high requirements for hospital equipment and testing personnel, and non-invasive DNA testing is usually only performed in hospitals. Compared with amniocentesis, minimally invasive DNA testing is more expensive, but it is more accurate and tests more chromosomes.

When pregnant women choose a testing method, they should first consider the accuracy of the test, and then consider various factors such as price. Whether it is amniocentesis or minimally invasive DNA, pregnant women should choose the best one according to their own conditions. In addition, you must make adequate preparations before the examination and choose a reliable hospital for examination. If you choose a small hospital for the sake of cost-effectiveness, it may affect the fetus.

Of course, we all hope that our baby is healthy, so we must do a good job of examination during pregnancy. If the fetus is indeed a high-risk patient for Down syndrome, then we need to decide whether to continue to get pregnant based on our own and our doctor's comprehensive advice. Babies with Down syndrome will show intellectual disabilities after birth, which many parents are unwilling to accept.