How much does Down's syndrome test cost?

Generally, pregnant mothers only know that prenatal examinations include B-ultrasound, B-ultrasound, etc., but many pregnant mothers may be a little unfamiliar with the Down syndrome screening test. It is a scientific method to check whether the fetus has defects. Pregnant mothers should not be lazy and not go for the check-up because of inconvenience in walking. It is a necessary examination item during pregnancy. So, how much does it cost to screen for Down syndrome during pregnancy?

How much does it cost to screen for Down syndrome during pregnancy

Down screening refers to the prenatal selection test for Down syndrome. Its purpose is to test the blood of pregnant women, test the concentration of alpha-fetoprotein, human gonadotropin and free estriol in the blood cells of pregnant women, and combine the clinical information of the pregnant women such as age, weight, smoking and whether they have any diseases to comprehensively calculate the risk of congenital defects of the fetus. The general accuracy is about 80%.

Recommendation: Every pregnant woman should check

Down syndrome is also known as trisomy 21 or congenital idiocy. Patients have severely low IQ, cannot be independent in daily life and are accompanied by complex cardiovascular diseases. They require long-term care from family members, which will cause a huge burden on the family. Because Down syndrome is a sporadic disease, every pregnant woman has the potential to give birth to a child with Down syndrome. Down syndrome blood cell screening is a very effective way to check for Down syndrome children, and it is recommended that every pregnant woman must undergo Down syndrome screening.

Elderly pregnant women should not be ignored

Since the probability of a fetus developing developmental abnormalities such as Down syndrome is related to the mother's age, older pregnant women are particularly required to undergo Down syndrome screening. Studies have shown that if a pregnant woman is over 30 years old, the probability of her baby having Down syndrome is 1/1000. If the pregnant woman is over 35 years old, the probability increases to 1/300. If the pregnant woman is between 35 and 39 years old, the probability is 1/50. If the pregnant woman is over 40 years old, the probability is 1/20.

Down syndrome screening is a necessary part of prenatal check-up. The prices of hospitals in different regions vary greatly, ranging from RMB 150 to RMB 200. Before Down syndrome screening, it is usually necessary to do a B-ultrasound to find out the specific gestational age of the fetus. Generally, there are many other tests that need to be done, not only this one, but also electrocardiogram, blood test, urine test and other items.

Pregnant women with rural household registration are eligible for free examination under some policies, and the out-of-pocket price is not very expensive. This check is very important and mothers need to be proactive.