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1st trimester Combined Prenatal Screening (ultrasound + ßhCG + PAPP-A)

Order Code
14846
CPT
81508
Test Details
Synonyms

First Trimester Screen

TAT

48 hours

Methodology

CLIA

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Combines ultrasound and maternal serum markers to assess risk for chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome and trisomy 18 in early pregnancy.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 8 days
Frozen 365 days
Order Code
14846
CPT
81508
Test Details
Synonyms

First Trimester Screen

TAT

48 hours

Methodology

CLIA

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Combines ultrasound and maternal serum markers to assess risk for chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome and trisomy 18 in early pregnancy.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 8 days
Frozen 365 days