ABSTRACT
Defi nition .......................................................................................................... 75
Why is prenatal diagnostic testing performed? ...................... 75
Classifi cation ................................................................................................. 75
Down’s syndrome ...................................................................................... 79
This chapter will discuss why prenatal diagnostic tests may be performed and the types of non-invasive and invasive
tests available. It will discuss factors which should be taken into consideration prior to offering testing, and emphasize the
importance of good communication with women and multidisciplinary working.
