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Prenatal Profile

PRENATAL RISK ASSESSMENT SCREENING TESTS


Double, Triple, and Quadruple Marker Tests are maternal serum screening tests performed during pregnancy to assess the risk of chromosomal abnormalities and neural tube defects in the foetus.

These non-invasive blood tests help in early risk assessment and informed clinical decision-making.

DOUBLE MARKER TEST


Purpose:

Assesses the risk of chromosomal abnormalities during the first trimester by measuring:

  • PAPP-A (Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein-A)
  • Free Beta-hCG

Timing:
  • 10–14 weeks of pregnancy

Relevant Documents Required:

  • Doctor’s prescription
  • Patient’s date of birth
  • Body weight
  • Entry scan USG report

TRIPLE MARKER TEST


Purpose:

Provides further risk assessment for foetal abnormalities during the second trimester by analysing:

  • AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein)
  • Unconjugated Estriol (uE3)
  • hCG

Timing:

  • 15–20 weeks of pregnancy

Relevant Documents Required:

  • Doctor’s prescription
  • Patient’s date of birth
  • Body weight
  • Entry scan USG report

QUADRUPLE MARKER TEST


Purpose:

A more comprehensive second-trimester screening test, expanding upon the Triple Marker Test by including:

  • AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein)
  • Unconjugated Estriol (uE3)
  • hCG
  • Inhibin-A

Timing:

  • 15–20 weeks of pregnancy

Relevant Documents Required:

  • Doctor’s prescription
  • Patient’s date of birth
  • Body weight
  • Entry scan USG report