Double Marker Test- First Trimester
- Category
- Pregnancy
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 3 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 21-45 Years
The double marker test measures PAPP-A and free beta-hCG in the mother's blood in the first trimester.
Combined with the nuchal translucency ultrasound, it estimates the risk of chromosomal conditions such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21) and trisomies 18 and 13.
Women planning pregnancy or who are pregnant, as advised by the gynaecologist.
No fasting needed.
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Between 11 weeks and 13 weeks 6 days of pregnancy, along with the NT scan.
No. Screening tests estimate risk only. A high-risk result is followed by counselling and, if chosen, confirmatory tests such as NIPT, CVS or amniocentesis.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 41–65 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
This test is meant for women only.