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Prenatal diagnosis
 Testing for Down's syndrome in pregnancy 
"Screening tests for you and your baby" - booklet produced by the UK National Screening Committee (NSC). . This is an NHS publication produced by NSC. It combines information leaflets from five antenatal and newborn screening programmes and replaces the separate booklet 'Testing for Down's syndrome in pregnancy'. .
Useful LinksGreat care has been taken in selecting sites for inclusion in the Medical Library. However DSMIG is not responsible for the content of external sites and the Group does not necessarily endorse all the information they contain. UK Down's Syndrome Screening Programme
Comprehensive information on the UK National Screening Committee's Down's syndrome screening programme which is summarised in the committee's booklet 'Screening Tests for You and Your Baby'.. For information about the booklet and how to get a copy use the link "Testing for Down's syndrome in pregnancy" at the top of this page.
Leeds Antenatal Screening Service (LASS)
Information about antenatal screening for a range of disorders including Down's syndrome. Contact information for LASS is available on the site including a telephone help-line run by counsellors and fetal medicine doctors.
UK National Down Syndrome Cytogenetic Register
Unique information from the largest existing DS births database. Currently over 14,000 anonymous registrations. At least 95% ascertainment. Up to date information about uptake & outcome of prenatal diagnosis, cytogenetics & a range of demographic factors.
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