Can down syndrome be detected in pregnan

2024-01-17 10:49:46

Asked for Female, 51 Years

I am currently 5 weeks pregnant, would like to know if there are test done in later stages to check for down syndrome and other chromosome anomalies

Answers (6)

Dr. Lavina Batra

Gynecologist

21 yrs expPune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice

Answered2024-01-17 11:30:54

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Laparoscopic Surgeon (Obs & Gyn)

12 yrs expDehradun

Yes u can get NT/NB scan along with dual marker... But if u r above 35 years of age then u can directly go for NIPT test which is more specific in detection of chromosomal abnormalities... U can also ask for screening level 1 scan during ur NT scan to see for any markers of aneuploidy

Answered2024-01-17 11:21:39

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Dr. Shruti Dahiya

Gynecologist

6 yrs expDelhi

Dual marker, nt/NB scan to be done to screen for down syndrome

Answered2024-01-17 10:57:06

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Dr. Athmika Nagarajan

Gynecologist/Obstetrician

7 yrs expMadurai

yes markers and nipt test

Answered2024-01-17 10:55:59

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Dr. Pratibha P S

Gynecologist

10 yrs expBangalore

u can get nipt test

Answered2024-01-17 10:54:55

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Dr. Neha Vashisth

Gynecologist

14 yrs expJaipur

connect

Answered2024-01-17 10:53:14

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