First Trimester Antenatal Screen

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

HCGF/PAPA

Sample Reqs

B

Turnaround

4 hrs

Special instructions

No special instructions

Sample type guide

B

Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml

Related specialties

• Endocrinology

Additional information

• Request forms
• Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
• Discontinued tests