-You guys are probably wondering what is that?
- That is a karyotype for a Down syndrome person.
- Don’t worry I am not here to scare you guys.
-I am here to help.
- So, what do u think it is like to be a victim of this disorder. It’s probably a nightmare.
- Everyone is not born with this disorder or if anything, the disorder is screened by tests such as ultra sound or blood tests. This blood test is done during the first or second trimester in pregnancy. But these tests might give false-positive or false-negative results (Down Syndrome - Topic Overview).
-There are also diagnostic test that can tell a person if he or she is affected by the disorder. For example these tests can include chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis (Down