Triple Marker Test
Essential screening for fetal health(2nd trimester)
₹1800.00
he Triple Marker Test, also known as the Triple Screen or Maternal Serum Triple Screen, is a prenatal screening tool used primarily in the second trimester of pregnancy.
What the Test Measures
The "triple markers" are three specific substances measured in the mother's blood:
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP): A protein produced by the baby's liver.
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG): A hormone produced by the placenta.
Unconjugated Estriol (uE3): A hormone produced by the baby's liver and placenta.
Purpose and Importance
The Triple Marker Test assesses the risk of the fetus having three main conditions:
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21): The presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21.
Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18): The presence of an extra copy of chromosome 18.
Neural Tube Defects (NTDs): Conditions where the brain or spinal cord doesn't develop correctly (e.g., Spina Bifida).