Down syndrome

hannah_j18 · February 2013

Is 10 weeks to early to test for Down syndrome?

ldpm · February 2013

I believr the NT scan and bloodwork are done betweek wks 1114.

Aubs0009 · February 2013

I believe it has to be done between 11-13 weeks.

morrisashley1 · February 2013

My doctor today said that they can predict with 93-95% accuracy at 12 weeks. I think 10 is too early.

sooner1981 · February 2013

At 10 weeks you can get a Maternit21 blood test that will tell you with 99 percent certainty about Down syndrome. This test is also called Harmony, I believe.

BetsyDavis · February 2013

I don't think it is for the blood test part of it but the scan is best done between 11 and 14 weeks.

chicsahm · February 2013

My test with DS was done at 12 weeks at a specialists office.... they said 10/11 weeks is to early.... 12 weeks most accurate.

JRanalli10 · February 2013

Exactly what sooner said!!

kist0021 · February 2013

Screening by first tri screen can be done when they measure the nuchal and take a maternal blood sample starting around 1112 weeks. Screening by MaterniT21 can be done even earlier. They just alter your maternal age related risk. Diagnostic testing by CVS can be done starting around 11 weeks or amino at 15. They actually look at the chromosomes and determine if your baby has Down syndrome.

Mae208 · February 2013

Are you planning to abort if your baby has Down syndrome?

Favority · February 2013

Mae208:
Are you planning to abort if your baby has Down syndrome?

Who in their right mind would ask this question? Wanting to know whether or not your child has an extra chromosome does not mean they would want to terminate. Perhaps she wants to do all of her research and understand what complications and difficulties her child could face to be better prepared to parent? It is none of your business!

sooner1981 · February 2013

Favority:
Mae208:
Are you planning to abort if your baby has Down syndrome?
Who in their right mind would ask this question? Wanting to know whether or not your child has an extra chromosome does not mean they would want to terminate. Perhaps she wants to do all of her research and understand what complications and difficulties her child could face to be better prepared to parent? It is none of your business!

1000% this. What a rude and left-field question to ask someone who is seeking information about timing of a certain test.

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