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Inhibin A in Park Street, Kolkata
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MRP 3875 60% off
₹1550
Test(s) Included (1)
- Inhibin A
1 test included
About
SAMPLE TYPE
BLOOD
GENDER
Both
AGE GROUP
7 years & above
The Inhibin A test helps to detect Inhibin A hormone in the blood of a pregnant woman which in turn helps in testing for Down Syndrome. The Inhibin A hormone is produced by the placenta during pregnancy.
The Inhibin A test is done:
• To check for chromosome abnormalities such as Down syndrome
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How is the blood sample taken?
To take the blood sample, a tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is asked to make a fist. This helps in the buildup of blood filling the veins and it becomes easy to collect the blood. The skin is cleaned before inserting the needle in the vein in order to prevent bacteria from entering. The needle is then inserted into the vein in the arm and the blood sample is collected in the vacutainer.
What factors can affect the test results?
The factors that can affect the test results include smoking and obesity.
What other tests are advised along with the Inhibin A test?
The other tests that are advised along with the Inhibin A test include the alpha-fetoprotein test, the human chorionic gonadotropin test, and the unconjugated estriol test.
What is Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder. It is caused due to abnormal division of cells that result in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21.
What are the symptoms of Down syndrome?
The symptoms of Down syndrome include a flattened face, small head, short neck, protruding tongue, upward slanting eyelids, unusually shaped or small ears, poor muscle bone, broad, short fingers, short hands with a single crease in the palm, and small hands and feet, excessive flexibility, short height, and tiny white spots on the iris of the eye.