13. What you need to know about First Trimester Screening tests

First trimester screening is a test for genetic abnormality and is commonly called the Down Syndrome screen.The types of test, the accuracy, the costs and the ability to give you a definitive answer about genetic abnormality is really not well understood by patients…and sometimes care providers.At times, a screening test can create more questions than answers. Firstly, it is normal to assume all will be fine. Most of us do that, right?It can then come as an enormous shock to you if you get a ...