Statement | Screening test to consider |
- "I want the result of my screening test as early as possible in the pregnancy, while the pregnancy is still private and I have options of early prenatal diagnosis (CVS) because I would terminate an affected pregnancy."
| First-trimester or cfDNA screening |
- "I want to have the test with the lowest chance of a screen-positive result."
| cfDNA screening |
- "I would consider an amniocentesis if my test result shows a high chance of Down syndrome, but not a CVS because it has a higher risk for procedure-related complications."
| Integrated or cfDNA screening |
- "I have been very anxious and want my results as soon as possible, whether or not I would terminate an affected pregnancy."
| First-trimester or cfDNA screening |
- "I am already in my second trimester of pregnancy."
| Quad or cfDNA screening |
- "Nuchal translucency ultrasound is not available in my area."
| Serum-only integrated or cfDNA screening |
- "CVS is not available in my area."
| Integrated or cfDNA screening |
- "My pregnancy is considered high risk for a chromosomal abnormality because of my age, my family history, a finding on my ultrasound examination, or a positive result on a screening test done on my blood."
| cfDNA screening |
- "I am carrying twins."
| First-trimester or integrated screening or cfDNA screening |