TRIPLE MARKER
Requirements
Sample Required
SERUM
Gender
Female
Collection At
Lab
Preparations Required
No special preparation required
Age Group
0 – 99 years
Frequently Asked Questions
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Total Parameters Included(11)
- Total Bilirubin
- Direct Bilirubin
- Indirect Bilirubin
Accordion Content
10,000+
Tests Done
Doctors
Trusted By
Collection
Home
2013
Since
Overview
The Triple Marker test, also known as the Triple Screen, is a prenatal blood test that measures the levels of three substances in a pregnant woman’s blood: alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), and unconjugated estriol (uE3). The test is typically performed between 15 and 20 weeks of gestation to assess the risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), Trisomy 18, and neural tube defects (NTDs). The test results are used to calculate a risk score, which can indicate whether further testing, such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS), is necessary to confirm the presence of a chromosomal abnormality.
Description
The Triple Marker test is a prenatal screening test that measures the levels of three biomarkers in a pregnant woman’s blood: alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), and unconjugated estriol (uE3). Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein produced by the fetus, while human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced by the placenta. Unconjugated estriol (uE3) is an estrogen produced by the placenta and fetus. The test involves a simple blood draw, and the results are typically available within a few days. The levels of these biomarkers are then used to calculate a risk score for certain chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), Trisomy 18, and neural tube defects (NTDs). The test results are usually reported as a multiple of the median (MoM) value, which indicates whether the levels of each biomarker are higher or lower than expected for a pregnancy at a given gestational age.
