Importance of Double Marker Test in Pregnancy

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Importance ofDouble MarkerTest inPregnancy

Also known as maternal serum screening, thedoublemarker test is part of a more comprehensive checkup, called the first-trimester screening. This test belongs to the category of predictive tests, indicating the chances of chromosomalabnormality.

It isauseful test for pregnant womento checkthehealth of theirfoetus as it canhelpdetectanyneurologicaldisordersuchasDownSyndromeorEdward’s Syndromeintheunbornbaby.Herearethekeyreasonswhyadoublemarker testinpregnancyisvital.

Timely Detection

Oneofthemostimportanttestsinpregnancy,thedoublemarkertestcanhelp detect the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in unborn babies in the first trimester. It also helps to seewhether a mother is at risk at anystageduring herpregnancy.

Affordably Priced

Double marker test is an affordable option for parents to check for chromosomal abnormalities.Womenwhocannotaffordmoreexpensivetests for diagnosis during their pregnancy find this test more cost-effective and accessible.

Non-Invasive

Itisanon-invasivetestoption,makingitasaferdiagnosticmethodforpregnant women.Inaddition,couplesgetpeaceofmindaboutthehealthoftheirfoetus. Ifthetestresultscomeoutpositive,thecouplehassufficienttimetoseetheir conditionanddeterminethefutureofthepregnancy.

About Max Lab

Max Lab is a part of Max Healthcare, one of the most reputed healthcare providersinSouthAsia.AstheleadingdiagnosticlabinIndia,MaxLabprovides arangeofhealthcheck-upsandtestpackagesatthebestpossibleprices.Allthe NABL-accredited laboratories at Max Lab are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure and are operational 24 hours a day. Max Lab provides quick, reliable, and accurate test results to ensurein-time diagnosis andtreatmentofconditions.

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