Cost-effectiveness analysis for triple markers serum screening for Down's syndrome in Thai setting |
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Authors: | Viroj Wiwanitkit |
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Affiliation: | 1.Hainan Medical University, China;2.Faculty of Medicine, University of Nis, Serbia;3.Joseph Ayobabalola University, Nigeria |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUND:Down''s syndrome is an important congenital chromosomal disorder that can be seen around the world. The antenatal screening for this disorder is an important processing in present obstetrics.OBJECTIVE:Due to the concept of first do no harm, the use of noninvasive test is recommended. The triple marker screening test has been introduced for a few years and acceptable for its efficacy.RESULT:However, an important concern is on its cost-effectiveness. Here, the author analyze and present the cost-effectiveness of the triple markers serum screening for Down''s syndrome in Thai setting.CONCLUSION:According to this work, the cost per effectiveness of triple markers serum screening is slightly lower than standard amniocentesis test. |
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Keywords: | Down''s syndrome screening serum triple markers |
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