Cost-effectiveness analysis for triple markers serum screening for Down's syndrome in Thai setting.
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.


RESULTS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
According to this work, the cost per effectiveness of triple markers serum screening is slightly lower than standard amniocentesis test.
Hainan Medical University, China ; Faculty of Medicine, University of Nis, Serbia ; Joseph Ayobabalola University, Nigeria.
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Down's syndrome; screening; serum; triple markers