1257. PRISCA II trimester (14 w.p.+0 d. - 21 w.p.+6 d.)
Turnaround time (days): 1
860 ₴
Important information
*The biomaterial can be taken during the whole working day of the lab center
*For woman an operator specifies the day of the menstrual cycle or the gestational age
Description
PRISCA – screening for chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus in the second trimester. The recommended test period is 16-18 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy is determined by ultrasound or the date of the last menstrual period.
The biochemical marker is the level of free human chorionic gonadotropin, alpha-fetoprotein and free estriol.This is screening of all pregnant women in the second trimester to assess the individual risk of developing a chromosomal abnormality in the fetus, ultrasound signs of fetal development pathology identified in the first trimester, deviations in the biochemical parameters of prenatal screening.
When and who needs the test?
According to the order of the Ministry of Health No. 417 of 15.07.11, prenatal screening is recommended for all pregnant women, and especially:
- for pregnant women over 35 years old;
- if there is a family history of chromosomal abnormalities;
- with Down syndrome in previous pregnancies;
- abnormalities on ultrasound.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...