FIRST TRIMESTER TRIPLE MARKER Test: Cost, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
During the first trimester of pregnancy, it’s important to monitor the health of the developing fetus. One test that is often recommended is the first trimester triple marker test. This test measures three substances in the mother’s blood to determine the risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities and birth defects. In this blog, we’ll discuss the cost of the first trimester triple marker test, as well as the symptoms and diagnosis process.
Cost of the First Trimester Triple Marker Test
The cost of the first trimester triple marker test may vary depending on the location and healthcare provider. In India, the average cost of the test is around INR 4200. It’s important to check with your healthcare provider or insurance company to see if the test is covered under your plan.
Symptoms of Chromosomal Abnormalities and Birth Defects
Some chromosomal abnormalities and birth defects may be detected with the first trimester triple marker test. However, it’s important to note that not all abnormalities and defects can be detected with this test. Some common symptoms of chromosomal abnormalities and birth defects may include:
- Abnormal facial features
- Heart defects
- Muscle weakness
- Growth delays
- Intellectual disabilities
If you experience any of these symptoms during your pregnancy, it’s important to consult with your healthcare provider for further testing and evaluation.
Diagnosis Process
The first trimester triple marker test is a simple blood test that can be performed during the first trimester of pregnancy, typically between 11 and 14 weeks. The test measures the levels of three substances in the mother’s blood:
- Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
- Estriol
Abnormal levels of these substances may indicate a higher risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities and birth defects, such as Down syndrome and neural tube defects. If the test results indicate a higher risk, your healthcare provider may recommend additional testing, such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS), to confirm the diagnosis.
Conclusion
The first trimester triple marker test is an important tool for monitoring the health of the developing fetus during early pregnancy. While the cost of the test may vary, it’s a relatively simple and non-invasive procedure that can provide valuable information to help ensure a healthy pregnancy. If you experience any symptoms of chromosomal abnormalities or birth defects, it’s important to consult with your healthcare provider for further testing and evaluation.
At DNA Labs India, we offer a variety of prenatal tests, including the first trimester triple marker test. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
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| Test Name | First Trimester Triple Marker Test |
|---|---|
| Sample type | 3 ml (1.5 ml min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.Test is valid between 10-13 weeks gestation. Provide maternal Date of birth (dd/mm/yy); Height, weight, IVF, Smoking, History of blood pressure, Diabetes and Preeclampsia in previous pregnancy, Previous h/o trisomy birth, Two readings of Blood pressure measurement for each arm; USG report between 11-13 weeks gestation including CRL, NT & Nasal Bone, number of fetuses, Uterine artery PI in Maternal Serum Screen Form (Form 11) & Preeclampsia Screening Form (Form 13). |
| Test type | Gynecologist |
| Pre-test Information | Test is valid between 10-13 weeks gestation. Provide details in Maternal Serum Screen requisition form (Form 11) & Preeclampsia screening form (Form 13). |
| Disease | Pre-eclampsia |
| Method | ECLIA |
| Purpose | *Free Beta HCG *Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein A (PAPP-A) *Placental Growth Factor (PlGF) *Risk Assessment for early and late onset Pre-ecclampsia *Risk Assessment for Trisomy 13, 18 & 21 |
| Preparation | Room Temperature: NA, Refrigerator:8 hrs, Frozen: 12 weeks |
| Fasting | Test is valid between 10-13 weeks gestation. Provide details in Maternal Serum Screen requisition form (Form 11) & Preeclampsia screening form (Form 13). |
| Get Reports | Sample Tue / Thu / Sat by 9 am?? Report Same Day |
| Test Price | INR ₹ 4200 |
Note: We offer free home sample collection for online bookings for First Trimester Triple Marker Test and the test costs a special discounted price of 4200 INR across India. The cities where this service is available include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Nagpur, Indore, Thane, Bhopal, Visakhapatnam, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Patna, Vadodara, Ghaziabad, Ludhiana, Agra, Nashik, Faridabad, Meerut, Rajkot, Kalyan-Dombivali, Vasai-Virar, Varanasi, Srinagar, Aurangabad, Dhanbad, Amritsar, Navi Mumbai, Prayagraj, Howrah, Ranchi, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Coimbatore, Vijayawada, Jodhpur, Madurai, Raipur, Kota, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram, Solapur, Hubballi-Dharwad, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruppur, Moradabad, Mysore, Bareily, Gurgaon, Aligarh, Jalandhar, Bhubaneswar, Salem, Mira-Bhayandar, Warangal , Guntur , Bhiwandi, Saharanpur, Gorakhpur, Bikaner, Amravati, Noida, Jamshedpur, Bhilai, Cuttack, Firozabad, Kochi, Nellore , Bhavnagar, Dehradun, Durgapur, Asansol, Rourkela, Nanded, Kolhapur, Ajmer, Akola, Gulbarga, Jamnagar, Ujjain, Loni, Siliguri, Jhansi, Ulhasnagar, Jammu, Sangli-Miraj & Kupwad, Mangalore, Erode10, Belgaum, Ambattur, Tirunelveli, Malegaon, Gaya, Jalgaon, Udaipur, Maheshtala, Davanagere, Kozhikode, Kurnool, Rajpur Sonarpur, Rajahmundry , Bokaro, South Dumdum, Bellary, Patiala, Gopalpur, Agartala, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bhatpara, Panihati, Latur, Dhule, Tirupati , Rohtak, Korba, Bhilwara, Berhampur, Muzaffarpur, Ahmednagar, Mathura, Kollam, Avadi, Kadapa, Kamarhati, Sambalpur, Bilaspur, Shahjahanpur, Satara, Bijapur, Rampur, Shivamogga, Chandrapur, Junagadh, Thrissur, Alwar, Bardhaman, Kulti, Kakinada, Nizamabad, Parbhani, Tumkur, Khammam, Ozhukarai, Bihar Sharif, Panipat, Darbhanga, Bally, Aizawl, Dewas, Ichalkaranji, Karnal, Bathinda, Jalna, Eluru, Kirari Suleman Nagar, Barasat, Purnia, Satna, Mau, Sonipat, Farrukhabad, Sagar, Rourkela, Durg, Imphal, Ratlam, Hapur, Arrah, Karimnagar, Anantapur, Etawah, Ambernath, North Dumdum, Bharatpur, Begusarai, New Delhi, Gandhidham, Baranagar, Tiruvottiyur, Puducherry, Sikar, Thoothukudi, Rewa, Mirzapur, Raichur, Pali, Ramagundam , Haridwar, Vijayanagaram, Katihar, Nagarcoil, Sri Ganganagar, Karawal Nagar, Mango, Thanjavur, Bulandshahr, Uluberia, Murwara, Sambhal, Singrauli, Nadiad, Secunderabad, Naihati, Yamunanagar, Bidhan Nagar, Pallavaram, Bidar, Munger, Panchkula, Burhanpur, Raurkela Industrial Township, Kharagpur, Dindigul, Gandhinagar, Hospet, Nangloi Jat, Malda, Ongole, Deoghar, Chapra, Haldia, Khandwa, Nandyal, Chittoor , Morena, Amroha, Anand, Bhind, Bhalswa Jahangir Pur, Madhyamgram, Bhiwani, Navi Mumbai Panvel Raigad, Baharampur, Ambala, Morvi, Fatehpur, Rae Bareli, Khora, Bhusawal, Orai, Bahraich, Vellore, Mahesana, Sambalpur, Raiganj, Sirsa, Danapur, Serampore, Sultan Pur Majra, Guna, Jaunpur, Panvel, Shivpuri, Surendranagar Dudhrej, Unnao, Hugli and Chinsurah, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Machilipatnam, Shimla, Adoni, Tenali, Proddatur, Saharsa, Hindupur, Sasaram, Hajipur, Bhimavaram, Dehri, Madanapalle, Siwan, Bettiah, Guntakal, Srikakulam, Motihari, Dharmavaram, Gudivada, Narasaraopet, Bagaha, Miryalaguda, Tadipatri, Kishanganj, Karaikudi, Suryapet, Jamalpur, Kavali, Tadepalligudem, Amaravati, Buxar, Jehanabad, Aurangabad.
