Downs Syndrome is the commonest chromosome abnormality. The majority of Downs
syndrome is due to baby having an additional chromosome 21.
In the general population almost 1:800 pregnancies is affected.
The risk of having a Downs baby increases as mother's age rises:
· For a mother aged 25 years the risk is approximately 1:1500
· For a mother aged 30 years the risk increases to 1:1000
· For a mother aged 40 years the risk increases to 1:360
Rare cases of Downs Syndrome occur due to a chromosome defect carried in the
parents. You should inform your Obstetrician/General Practitioner if there has
been a case within your family.
A specially labelled blood sample collection kit containing everything needed by a nurse or doctor to take the blood sample. The kit will be unique and coded specifically to you.
A Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire is included with this test. It covers important areas such as illness, injuries, medical conditions, medication, family health history and much more.
The Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire provides us with vital information which can affect how your results are interpreted and what advice you receive.
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Phlebotomy
