Inhibin-A Pregnancy Test | Lahalak Platform
An essential prenatal biomarker used in quadruple screening to estimate the risk of Down syndrome, ensuring fetal health and providing peace of mind during pregnancy.
Scientific name: Inhibin-A Test
The Inhibin-A test is a quantitative measurement of the level of the hormone inhibin-A in the blood serum of pregnant women. This hormone is primarily produced by the placenta and ovarian cells. During pregnancy, it is used as one of the biomarkers in the triple and quadruple screening tests during the second trimester, as elevated levels are assoc...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A precise analysis to measure the level of inhibin A hormone in the blood serum.
- Enter the result into the quadruple or triple screening panel (as requested) using specialized software to calculate the potential risk of fetal abnormalities.
- Consult with a maternal-fetal medicine or obstetrics specialist to interpret the overall results of the quadruple/triple scan.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, but an accurate and vital date of the last menstrual period (LMP) or ultrasound date must be provided to accurately determine gestational age, as this greatly affects the interpretation of the result.
- The doctor and laboratory must be informed of all relevant information: current weight, race, number of fetuses, presence of diabetes, and smoking.
- The ideal time to have the scan is between weeks 15 and 20 of pregnancy (second trimester).
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