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Intermediate risk of down syndrome 1:436

2020-03-18 10:45:14
I am 13 weeeks pregnant and had done NT scan yesterday and intimated my intermediate risk is 1:436 for down syndrome and my PAPP-A is low i,e 0.23 and advised to go for NIPT blood test.Is there any risk for baby please suggest?
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Doctor has advised correctly. For NIPT..

Answered2020-03-18 14:53:37

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Since because there is a risk for the baby only the doctor has advised you to take take a NIPT test. Risk ratio below 1 is to 250 is considered high risk

Answered2020-03-18 10:51:03

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