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Changes to the reporting of antenatal screening for Down syndrome and other conditions

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Te Whatu Ora have made a number of changes to the reporting of antenatal screening for Down syndrome and other conditions.

  • Serum analyte levels will no longer be reported
  • Risk of neural tube defects will no longer be reported
  • The risk calculation algorithm will be updated to use the ASUM equation.

Full details of the changes can be found here:

Antenatal screening reporting changes

If you have any questions about these changes, please email: antenatalnewbornscreening@health.govt.nz