Prenatal Screening - PrePare I
Prenatal Screening - PrePare I Overview
A set of First Trimester Screenings are done between 10 to 13 +6days weeks of pregnancy to screen the growing fetus for underlying suspect chromosomal abnormalities. This screening requires maternal serum or blood samples for a test that includes a combination of biochemical and biophysical markers.
What does It Include?
- Combined Screening - This screening combines biochemical (Dual Marker Test) and biophysical (Nuchal transparency & Nasal Bone scan) markers to provide high detection rate of chromosomal abnormalities. The analysed markers are:
- Free hCGβ ((Free Beta human chorionic gonadotropin)
- PAPP-A (Pregnancy-associated Plasma Protein A))
- NT (Nuchal translucency)
- NB (Nasal bone scan)
- FHR (Fetal Heart Rate)
- Pre-eclampsia Screening: Measures the levels pregnancy-related placental protein A, UAPI, MAF, and PLGF in a pregnant woman’s blood to help predict early-onset of pre-eclampsia
- ONTD Screening: biochemical marker: AFP + Ultrasound
- Penta Marker Screening: It combines biochemical screening with additional markers for effective diagnosis of chromosomal defects. Its enhanced precision reduces the need for more intrusive methods.
Prenatal Screening - PrePare I
helps prospective mothers in more ways than one
It allows estimating the risk of chromosomal conditions such as Down Syndrome, Edward’s Syndrome,early onset of PE and ONTD
Reduces the need for mother’s to go through high-risk invasive testing
Provides results in just 48 hours
Provides Free Post-Test Genetic Counselling to understand the results better.
How Does Prenatal Screening - PrePare I Work?
Laboratory Analysis
Testing and analysis of the sample are conducted in the lab.
Reports
The results are shared within 48 hours
Counselling
Post-result free genetic counselling is offered to parents to understand the test results better.
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KNOW MOREPlease note that Prenatal Screening - PrePare I can only be ordered by a physician. They would also be the only person to receive your results and will pass them along to you. If you are unable to find a physician, contact us on 1800-266-5533 & we will organise one for you at no additional cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unless it involves a scan, these tests just requires a maternal blood sample.
The detection rate for these screening tests is ≥95 %.
Although these tests have a high detection rate, they just measure the risk of your child developing the aforementioned chromosomal defects. If you were to test positive for one of the anomalies, your doctor will then recommend further confirmatory testing.
As part of genetic counselling, one of LifeCell’s certified genetic counsellors will help interpret the results after they are shared. This service is absolutely free when given in combination with some of the screening or diagnostic tests.
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