Table 4.
Relative costs associated with different screening strategies for Down syndrome.
| Costs, RMB | Valuea |
|---|---|
| STSS | 160 |
| NIPT | 600 |
| Prenatal diagnosis | 2,308 |
| Amniocentesis | 800 |
| Chromosomal karyotype analysis | 800 |
| Four-dimensional color ultrasound | 400 |
| PTC needle | 88 |
| Blood tests | 140 |
| Genetic counseling | 80 |
| Mid-trimester abortion | 4,000 |
NIPT, non-invasive prenatal testing; STSS, second-trimester serum screening.
a
Data sources: the special fee schedule for Changsha Public Welfare Program of Changsha Hospital for Maternal & Child Health Care (2018).