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What is an Triple Marker test?
A Triple marker test is a blood test conducted during pregnancy. It is not a simple diagnostic test, and it also involves a Triple marker screening. It does not provide a diagnosis; rather it simply indicates any potential genetic abnormalities in the baby. Further tests and doctor consultations are required to diagnose the suspected abnormality. Screening means the triple marker test report also factors in the expecting women’s age, weight, ethnicity, pre-existing diseases, type of pregnancy (multiple, twins) etc.
In this article we will discuss what is triple marker test, triple marker test procedure, triple marker test cost, the difference between double marker and triple marker test, triple marker test report analysis/how to read triple marker test results, and much more.
Triple Marker Details
So, what is triple marker test? A triple marker test is a prenatal test to examine the likelihood of birth/genetic/chromosomal defects in the to-be-born baby. The Triple marker test procedure is advisable for all pregnant women, especially if they report:
• Family history of genetic problems.
• 35 years of age or more.
• Pre-natal medications/drugs with side effects.
• Diabetic and insulin use.
• Pre-natal viral infection.
• High exposure to radiation.
The triple marker blood test is conducted in the second trimester. It examines the serum levels of three hormones:
• Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
• Unconjugated estriol
• Human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG)
Triple marker down syndrome is most commonly used to detect Down Syndrome (a chromosomal disorder) between 15 to 18 gestation weeks.