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FIRST TRIMESTER SCREENING, PROFILE

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Specimen Required

​3 mL plain blood.

Method

​Measured Parameters :
PAPP-A (serum) and free ß-HCG (serum)

Please refer to individual tests for details.

Reference Interval / Value

​Not available

Turnaround Time

​Mean = 4 hrs, Range: 3 – 5 hrs

Day(s) Test Set up

​Monday – Saturday

Change History Notes

  • 13 Apr 2020 12:50 AM

    ​Method is updated on 13 Apr 2020.

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Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025