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3rd Ultrasound Scan (FTS/Blood Test): 13 weeks

My private gynae (Dr Hii) recommended me to do the Panorama Test for Down Syndrome at his clinic when baby was 10 weeks, this test is able to find out the baby gender too (yes, as early as 10 weeks!). That advanced test costs $1000 (99% detection rate).
But my friend explained to me, that i'm below 35 years old, so the chance of down syndrome babies is lesser. Dont have to spend that much money, so she suggested me to go to KKH for FTS test instead, which is way cheaper under government subsidiary.

PS: You NEED to go any Polyclinic for a referral letter to KKH to be considered under the government subsidised patients. 

So here i am....


First trimester screening is a combination of tests completed between 11 weeks and 13 weeks 6 days of pregnancy. It is used to look for certain birth defects related to the baby's heart or chromosomal disorders, such as Down syndrome. This screen includes a maternal blood test and an ultrasound.


Not 100% , but 90% detection rate.


Went through the scan and blood tests.
Ultrasound scans are able to detect and show result on the spot, but for blood test, gotta wait for like 3 days. If no calls from KKH, is good news. 

So yep! No calls! No news is good news!

Mommy heard your heartbeat at 155 bpm!

First/New consultation + ultrasound scan = S$87 (Subsidised)
FTS (Ultrasound scan + blood test) @ KKH = S$277.50 (Subsidised)
Supplements (Fish oil, Multivitamins, Lozenges, cough syrup, EVOhaler) = S$93.80
[Supplements for 2 months]

Total Damage: S$458.30

Afterall, being a subsidized patient in a Govt hospital really save alot $$$. So especially for single moms or any other moms who wanna save $$$, if you prefer private gynae, but wanna save costs, go to KKH for 'special' tests and scans like these. Then bring these reports back to your private gynae. Dr Hii knows that i'm a single mom-to-be, so he also understands the part that i wanna save money if i can, and said i could compare the prices and go to govt hospital for special tests as it's cheaper there. But for usual monthly scans i will go to my private gynae. KKH will schedule you for next appointment monthly NORMAL scans, you can choose not to go if you're going to your private gynae, and only choose to go if KKH appointment is a "special" scan like detailed scan at 22 weeks. like for the blood test i just took, it's $100+ at KKH, but would cost abt $300+ at my private clinic. So i choose to go KKH for that same kind of test. Just my 2 cents to help mommies out there.



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