Quadruple Marker Test
₹3500
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Description
The Quadruple Marker Test is a blood test that provides valuable pregnancy information. It can help in determining a baby’s chances of developing Edward’s syndrome (trisomy 18), Down syndrome, or neural tube defects. The test estimates the risk of a serious problem. It does not provide a diagnosis of the problem. The Quadruple Marker Test shows if a woman is more likely or less likely to have a baby with a birth defect.
Overview of the Quadruple Marker
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A Quadruple Marker Test, also known as a quad screen test, is a blood test performed during the second trimester (15-20 weeks) of pregnancy to detect chromosomal abnormalities and birth problems in the unborn baby. The Quadruple Marker Test is used to measure the levels of various substances in the women’s blood. Those substances are mentioned below:
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a placental hormone.
- Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), a protein that is released by the growing baby.
- Inhibin A, a hormone secreted by the placenta.
- Unconjugated Estriol (UE), a hormone secreted by the liver and placenta of the baby.
The Quadruple Marker Test is safe for the baby and helps in the identification of any chromosomal, genetic defects, or growing abnormalities in the unborn baby including Down syndrome, spinal cord, brain, or other neurological issues.
All Tests in this package
Downs Syndrome Risk(T21)
Edwards Syndrome Risk(T18)
Pataus Syndrome Risk(T13)
Neural Tube Defect(NTD)
Why it's done
One’s doctor may recommend a Quadruple Marker Test between 15 and 22 weeks of pregnancy. The test is only performed during this time period; however, it is most effective between 16 and 18 weeks. It is advised that all pregnant women undergo a Quadruple Marker Test; however, the decision to get the test is entirely up to an individual. But, if a pregnant woman has any of the risk factors listed below, she should strongly consider having the test:
- The woman is above 35 when the baby is due.
- There is a history of birth problems in a woman’s family.
- She previously had a child with a birth abnormality.
- Before her pregnancy, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
If the woman has any doubts regarding the test, she should consult her doctor.
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