In some cases other mild complications occur such as bleeding or leakage of amniotic fluid. For chromosomal anomalies, results are usually available within weeks. With CVS, a provisional result may be given within days; however, it may take weeks to confirm.
Occasionally, a conclusive result is not obtained and the procedure needs to be repeated. In most countries a specialist ultrasound 'anomaly' scan is carried out routinely at weeks gestation to identify structural abnormalities in the fetus. Other signs seen on the scan, known as 'soft' markers can also be used to modify the results of Down's syndrome screening but the scan cannot be used to exclude this disorder or Edwards' syndrome.
This is the most common cause of intellectual disability. All children with Down's syndrome have a degree of intellectual disability and although they have special educational needs, many attend mainstream schools. The ability of adults with Down's syndrome varies considerably. This is reflected in the degree of independence and level of employment. Certain medical conditions are more common in people with Down's syndrome; these include dry skin, slow feeding, poor tongue control and a tendency to develop chest and sinus infections.
Hearing, vision and thyroid problems may also occur. Down's syndrome is the result of a chromosomal anomaly. It can be inherited, though this rarely happens, and most cases occur in couples with no family history. Every human cell contains chromosomes, which incorporate the genes that influence our individual characteristics. In a normal human cell there are 46 chromosomes. In individuals with Down's syndrome there are 47 chromosomes.
The extra one is a copy of chromosome number 21, hence the disorder is sometimes called 'trisomy 21'. Most cases are known to result from an error in cell division during the early stages of egg production. In the past, advanced maternal age or a previous Down's syndrome pregnancy were the only ways of identifying a high risk group.
The risk of having a baby with Down's syndrome increases with the mother's age. For example the risk is about 1 in at age 30, and 1 in 28 at age A previous affected pregnancy increases the risk further, to about 1 in at age 30 and 1 in 25 at age However, with this approach a large number of normal pregnancies and relatively few affected pregnancies were identified as high risk. Most babies with Down's syndrome are born to young women - about half are born to women under 30 - since most pregnancies are in this age group.
A very small proportion of affected births occur in couples with a family history. Now, a simple blood test or a special ultrasound examination can be used to screen more effectively. This involves measuring 'markers' which are either chemicals in the mother's blood or structures seen on ultrasound. The level of each marker is typically either increased or reduced on average in a Down's syndrome pregnancy.
The table shows a typical profile for the most important markers found so far:. Marker levels, except NB, change with gestation. To quantify the extent of increase or decrease in level, they are expressed as multiples of the normal median MoMs for the gestation. For example, 2. Although, on average, a Down's syndrome pregnancy follows a typical profile there is a lot of variability and many are atypical.
Equally, some unaffected pregnancies have a profile similar to Down's syndrome. When someone is screened we use a computer program to calculate how close their profile is to that of an affected pregnancy. Taking the maternal age, family history and profile together our program calculates the risk of the pregnancy ending in the birth of a baby with Down's syndrome.
If the risk exceeds a specified cut-off risk result is regarded as screen positive, otherwise it is screen negative. Most centres also report the actual risk too.
Risks can be expressed as either the chance that the fetus has Down's syndrome or as the chance of a birth with Down's syndrome. Because a large proportion of affected pregnancies miscarry spontaneously these probabilities can be very different. The cut-off risk varies in different countries. Most use 1 in at birth. Various combinations of markers can be used in a screening test.
The Combined test has a much higher detection rate than the Quadruple test. Some centres are also able to combine a week test with a week test. Prenatal genetic screening tests. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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On this page: Prior your first visit Early screening 1st trimester At 14 — 20 weeks Other genetic screening tests available At 18 — 20 weeks At 26 — 28 weeks At 36 weeks.
Prior your first visit. Please see your local GP to discuss and complete initial blood tests recommended in pregnancy, these include: to detect anaemia and red cell antibodies to record your blood group to check your immunity to Rubella German Measles to check whether you are positive for Hepatitis B or C, Syphilis or HIV AIDS , where by additional treatment may be required for you and your baby to screen for other conditions as appropriate.
A urine sample will be requested to check possible unrecognised urinary tract infection. Your GP will discuss and arrange a follow up appointment with them to review these results. Early screening 1st trimester. At 14 — 20 weeks.
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