First Trimester Combined Screening Delfia Serum
Test Name
First Trimester Combined Screening Delfia Serum
Home Collection, Lab Visit
Test Code
CSDEL
Test Components/ Genes/ Parameters
Free-Beta HCG, PAPP A & NT, NB
Sample Report
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Test Information
TAT DETAILS
2 Days
PRE-TEST INSTRUCTIONS
Performed between 11 to 13+6 weeks of pregnancy along with NT Scan report to be submitted.
CLINICAL UTILITY
helps in the early detection of chromosomal abnormalities present in the growing fetus.
SPECIMEN STABILITY
METHODOLOGY
Time-Resolved Fluorescence Assays
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
SPECIMEN TYPE
2 ml Serum
Frequently Asked Questions
First trimester combined screening
This test analyzes maternal blood in the first trimester of pregnancy to assess the risk of the most common chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.
The Double Marker test uses maternal blood sample, ultrasound – Nuchal Translucency (NT) scan of the fetus.
NT scan or Nuchal Translucency is an important test to be taken along or before this Test as it increases the sensitivity of the results and reduces the false positives.
first trimester of the pregnancy between the 11th-13th week.
The expectant mother’s blood is drawn and sent to the laboratory for testing.