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Down Syndrome Test

2017-10-24 14:16:19
I am on a 6th month pregnancy, & I haven't performed one test known as Down syndrome Test or Triple marker test. Need your advice whether I should perform the test or not?
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Triple marker test can be done upto 20wks only.it can't be performed now.

Answered2017-10-27 12:22:44

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