First Trimester Maternal Screen (PAPP-A/Free Beta-hCG)
(Risk to be calculated by requesting clinician)
Profile details
- Free β-hCG
- PAPP-A
Free β-hCG and PAPP-A in serum and sonographic determination of nuchal translucency (NT) are markers of choice to identify women at increased risk of Down Syndrome during the first trimester (week 11-13) of pregnancy.
Code
FTMS
Sample Reqs
B
Turnaround
1 day
Special instructions
No special instructions
Sample type guide
B
Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml
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Additional information
Updated Sunday, 15 December 2024