An Overview of Your Quadruple Marker Test To Identify any Birth Defects

If you are pregnant, a variety of tests are available. These tests can both verify your pregnancy and track the growth of your unborn child inside you.

If you are pregnant, a variety of tests are available. These tests can both verify your pregnancy and track the growth of your unborn child inside you. Additionally, there are extra tests available that might reveal whether a pregnancy is impacted by a variety of illnesses including your placenta.

A quadruple marker test is an essential step in the pregnancy process. If you want to be informed about your unborn child's growth and development, don't miss it.

Pregnancy-related blood tests include the quadruple marker test, also referred to as the quad marker screening.

Other Names: Quad screen; Multiple marker screening; AFP plus; Triple screen test; AFP maternal; MSAFP; 4-marker screen; Down syndrome - quadruple; Trisomy 21 - quadruple; Turner syndrome - Alpha-fetoprotein quadruple; Human chorionic gonadotropin - quadruple; hCG - quadruple; Unconjugated estriol - quadruple; uE3 - quadruple; Pregnancy - quadruple; Birth defect - quadruple; Quadruple marker test; Quad test; Quadruple marker screen

Quadruple Marker test, what is it?

A conclusive blood test called the quadruple marker test is recommended in the second trimester of pregnancy. As the name implies, four (quad) elements are examined in the screening.

These include the following:

It helps in screening of the following conditions:

Neural Tube Defect- Spina Bifida
Chromosomal Defect- Down Syndrome

Prenatal Care

The reason why Quadruple Test is done is to prepare the would be becoming parents for any possible complication that can impact their baby after the delivery process

The Quad Marker Test Stands for testing the following conditions:

Condition	Description
Down syndrome	Affects the development along with the intellectual ability of your newborn.
Abdominal wall defects	Leads to protrusion of the abdominal organs in your abdomen
Spina bifida	Leads to Underdeveloped spinal cord and spine bones
Trisomy 18	Affect the structural development of the body, usually by the age of 1

Why and When to get a Quadruple Marker Test done?

Many-a-times, a Quadruple Marker Test would be advised by your doctor or the OBGYN in the following cases:

Age > 35 years
History of Babies with any Congenital Defect
Suffer from Diabetes
Insulin Related Complications
Contracting Viral Disease during your pregnancy and gestation period
Drug abuse during pregnancy
Use of Harmful Medication during pregnancy

Note: This blood test can be performed between the 15th and 22nd weeks of the pregnancy to determine whether the baby is at risk for certain birth defects.

Factors Assessed During Quadruple Marker Test

Given below are the Quadruple Marker Tests Normal Values in Pregnancy. The Quad in the Quadruple Test stands for the following:

Tests	Normal Levels
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)	10-150 ng/mL (15-18 weeks)
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)	13,300–254,000 mIU/mL (13–16 weeks) to 4,060–165,400 mIU/mL (17–24 weeks)
Unconjugated estriol (UE)	≤2.50 ng/mL (first trimester) and ≤9.60 ng/mL (second trimester)
Inhibin-A	180 pg per milliliter (15 weeks)

Recall that neither the normal results nor the low or high values of the quadruple test provide a conclusive diagnosis for any of the illnesses listed. The doctors can proceed with additional screening to ascertain the estimated hazards based on these results.

Just as a positive quad screening does not ensure that a child will have neural tube abnormalities or Down syndrome, a negative screening does not ensure that the child will be immune to these issues entirely.

Pre Examination History Requirement

The test also takes into account the following in order to determine the likelihood that the child will have a birth defect:

Your age
Your ethnicity and background
Your weight
The gestational age of your unborn child, expressed in weeks from the day of your last menstruation to the present

Guidelines to follow before, during and after the Quadruple Marker Test

Here are some guidelines an individual can refer to once they have decided to undergo Quadruple in Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center

The required documents needed for this test includes your valid government ID and an appropriate Doctor’s prescription.

A. Before the Test

The preparation for multiple tests for Platelet testing may require some preparation ahead.
Usually, Fasting is not required before the test.
However, your doctor may advise you fasting, if other multiple tests are also ordered

B. During the Test

During the blood test, the doctor would take the blood sample from the vein in your arm, using the small needle.
Then, a small amount of blood would be drawn and collected into the corresponding test tube or the vial.
You might feel a little sting when the needle pricks or while it is being removed. This would usually take less than even five minutes.

C. After the Test

There would be slight tenderness at the injection site without any major concern. This patient is expected to get back to their daily life immediately.

For Free Consultation from the Doctor

Contact- Dr. Sonal Sharma, (MBBS, MD in Pathology)

Available: 24*7*365

Phone Number: +91-9212125996

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre, the Quadruple Marker Test Center Near You

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre has a long history of offering its patients exceptional service and attention. Years' worth of happy patients in thousands!

Since 2001, it has grown to be a recognized and well-established diagnostic facility.

Their excellence is backed by NABH and NABL Accreditations.

NABH accreditation is proof of highest standard of care and service provided to the patients. NABL accreditation reflects the competency of laboratories and equipment based on some national and international standards.

Test report is available digitally too.

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre is a one-stop solution for getting all kinds of tests done, as all services are available under one roof.

The aim of GDIC is to provide world’s finest technology at the lowest price and Free Home Sample Collection Facility.

Access Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center as it is the Blood Laboratory Near me, with multiple pathology blood tests, catering to your specific needs. We are 24 hour pathology lab with being the best blood screening lab.

The rates of scans are reasonably priced. Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre also offer FLAT 50% OFF on many tests.

We also provide- Free Home Sample Collection, Free Ambulance Service (Pick-up and Drop Service) and Free Consultation from the Doctor itself.

Blood Home Sample Collection

Obtaining blood samples for diagnostic testing at home is a practical and efficient method. Patients with mobility challenges, hectic schedules, or trouble traveling can benefit from this method.

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Cost of Quadruple Marker Tests in Delhi

The Quadruple Marker Test prices vary by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.

There are multiple tests that are done to monitor any specific symptoms So get your Quadruple Marker Test done your nearest Ganesh Diagnostic Center.

Here is a list of the Quadruple marker test and similar tests conducted at our center for your pregnancy checkup.

Note from Ganesh Diagnostic & Imaging Center

Early checkups are always better than delayed ones. Safety, precaution and care are depicted in the several health checkups at our center. We are the Nearby Pathology Lab at your service.

Here, at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imagining Center, we present simple and comprehensive health packages for any kind of testing to ensure the early prescribed treatment to safeguard your health.

Find the Best Blood Test Lab Near you and get your Test done at the earliest.

So, visit us at the earliest to ensure good health and to maintain an active immune system

How to Read Quadruple Marker Test Report

It is less likely that your fetus will be born with congenital impairments if the triple marker test is normal. On the other hand, increased likelihood of chromosomal abnormalities, developmental problems, and other related consequences is connected with an abnormal quadruple marker test report.

In case of Positive Report

So, in case of positive (or the abnormal) result would indicate that further testing is needed. If the quad screen also shows with an increased risk for any congenital disorder, the healthcare provider would suggest any other tests.

Conclusion

The quadruple screen is marginally more accurate than the triple screen, although it can still provide false-positive and false-negative results. Additional testing is required to validate an anomalous outcome.

You might need to speak with a genetic counselor if the test results are odd.