First Trimester Screen
48 hours
CLIA
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Combines ultrasound and maternal serum markers to assess risk for chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome and trisomy 18 in early pregnancy.
Serum
3 mL
Red top tube or gel barrier tube
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 8 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |