Screening for Down Syndrome (12th weeks)

When reach 11th - 14th weeks, Doctor will recommend for detailed scan for Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is the most common cause of learning difficulties in newborn babies. It occurs in 1 out of every 700 babies.

Anyone can have a baby with Down Syndrome, regardless of age, family history or ethnic background. However, a woman's risk of having a baby with Down Syndrome increases with age.

Below are 3 types of packages provided in KKH: -

• Package A: Ultrasound scan at 11-14 weeks, detection rate:80%, Price ~ $165
• Package B: Ultrasound scan and Blood test at 11-14 weeks, detection rate: 90%, Price ~$330
• Package C: Ultrasound scan at 11-14 weeks, Blood test at 15-20 weeks, detection rate: 90%, Price~$280

I chosen Package B. During the ultrasound scan, the doctor focused on the thickness and visible of the skin and bone of the back-neck, as well as the visible of the nose bone. The results was available on 2 working days after blood test. The report will show the analysis and most important the posibility and percentage after complicated formula taking place.