Affiliates - Triple Marker with Graph, 2nd Trimester near me in Muzaffarpur
What does Affiliates - Triple Marker with Graph, 2nd Trimester measure?
Contains 3 testsHCG Beta Total Quantitative, Maternal
An HCG Beta Total Quantitative, Maternal test measures the levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone in the blood. hCG is released in the blood during pregnancy and can be detected as early as 10 days after conception. The levels of this hormone gradually rise every 2 to 3 days (or 48 to 72 hours) and peak around 8 to 11 weeks after conception. After reaching the peak, the hCG levels decrease and remain steady for the rest of the pregnancy.
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Alpha Feto Protein, Maternal
An Alpha Feto Protein, Maternal test measures the amount of Alpha Fetoprotein in expectant mothers usually during the second trimester (14th and 22nd weeks). AFP is a protein produced by the fetus, primarily by the fetal liver and yolk sac, and it passes into the mother's blood. The test is typically performed to screen for certain fetal abnormalities, particularly neural tube defects (NTDs) such as spina bifida and anencephaly, as well as chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome (trisomy 21), Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18), etc.
Detecting these abnormalities early in pregnancy allows for appropriate medical management and intervention.
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