Maternal Screen 4 Quad marker with graph test (from 14 to 22 weeks of
pregnancy)
Maternal Screen 4 Quad marker with graph test (from 14 to
22 weeks of pregnancy) for pregnant women as this test to classify a
patient as either high-risk or low-risk for chromosomal abnormalities (Down
Syndrome-Trisomy 21, Edward’s Syndrome-Trisomy 18) and neural tube defects. It
identifies the risk of the baby being affected.
This test is done between 14 and 22 weeks of pregnancy.
However, the best time for this test is between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy.
The approximate detection rate with this test is 75-80 %
with a false positive rate of 5%.
This test not only for women of age 35 years or more.
Every pregnant woman is advised to take this test, for detecting any
abnormality in the fetus before birth.
Tests Parameter to check for:
This test measures the levels of four marker AFP, Unconjugated Estriol, β -HCG and inhibin A in blood, so known as the Quad Marker test.
Recommended for
Females who are 35 years or more, have a family history
of birth defects, or have diabetes or are using insulin have a higher risk of getting
abnormal values of these markers. Exposure to high levels of radiation or
having the viral infection during pregnancy can also be considered as possible
risk factors associated with these high levels. This test is also helpful to
indicate any complications in the fetus after birth.
Specimen
Fasting not mandatory. 3 ml. (2 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1
SST (Gel barrier tube). Valid between 14 -22 weeks. (Ideal 15-20 weeks)
Reported on
4th Working Day by 7:00 p.m.
Test Preparation
The lab technician will collect blood sample from the
patient. This will be processed in a lab and the report provided usually within
72-96 hours.
Free Home/Office Sample Collection. Call or WhatsApp
9801036380/9801831090
Test is valid between
15-22 weeks of gestation (Ideal for combined risk assessment 15-20 weeks)
Please keep the hard copy of your latest pregnancy ultrasound report (Level 2)
and Maternal Screen details (LMP, DOB, Body Weight, Diabetic status & IVF)
ready at the time of your test. Previous history of Trisomy 21 pregnancy.
The lab technician will collect blood sample from the patient. This will be processed in a lab and the report provided usually within 72-96 hours.
Test is valid between 15-22 weeks of gestation (Ideal for combined risk assessment 15-20 weeks) Please keep the hard copy of your latest pregnancy ultrasound report (Level 2) and Maternal Screen details (LMP, DOB, Body Weight, Diabetic status & IVF) ready at the time of your test. Previous history of Trisomy 21 pregnancy.