AN OVERVIEW
About Triple Marker with Graph Test
Why is the Triple Marker With Graph done?
This test examines the levels of AFP, HCG, and estriol in a sample of blood. The foetus produces AFP, which is a protein. High amounts of this protein can suggest a variety of problems, including neural tube abnormalities and the failure of the fetus’s abdomen to close.
The placenta produces HGC, which is a hormone. Low levels could signal an issue with the pregnancy, such as a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy. A molar pregnancy, or multiple pregnancies with two or more children, is indicated by high levels of HGC. Estriol is a kind of estrogen produced by both the foetus and the placenta. Low estriol levels, especially when combined with low AFP and high HGC levels, may suggest a higher risk of conceiving a baby with Down syndrome.
What does Triple Marker With Graph measure?
This test looks for three indicators in the blood: AFP, HCG, and estriol. The Triple Marker Test is so named because there are three markers involved.
- The foetus produces AFP, which is a protein. If the AFP levels are high, it could mean the foetus has neural tube problems or the abdomen hasn’t closed completely.
- HCG hormone is produced by placental cells. A miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy is indicated by low HCG levels. High HCG levels, on the other hand, imply numerous pregnancies.
- Estriol is a kind of estrogen that is found in both the foetus and the placenta. When estriol levels are low, there’s a chance the baby will be born with Down syndrome, especially when AFP levels are low and HCG levels are high. If all three signs are abnormal, there may be neural tube anomalies such as spina bifida (incomplete development of the spinal cord), anencephaly (absence of the brain, skull, and head), and multiple pregnancies (twins or triplets).
This test is performed during weeks 15-20 of pregnancy.
Risk/side effects of Triple Marker With Graph
A triple marker test process has no hazards or negative effects for either the foetus or the mother. A standard blood test is used in the procedure. The blood sample is subsequently sent to a laboratory for analysis.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQs
What does the triple marker test indicate?
A triple marker screen test measures the amounts of AFP, HCG, and estriol in a sample of blood.
What is the use of the triple marker test in pregnancy?
A triple marker test is a prenatal diagnostic that looks for birth/genetic/chromosomal problems in the unborn child. All pregnant women should undergo the Triple Marker Test procedure.
How accurate is the triple test?
The triple test properly detects Down syndrome in 69 of every 100 foetuses. In 31 of every 100 foetuses, it misses the criterion. The quad test properly detects Down syndrome in 81 of every 100 foetuses.
THINGS TO KNOW AFTER GETTING TESTED
Interpreting the Triple Marker with Graph Test results
Interpreting Triple Marker With Graph results
| Pregnancy duration | AFP | HCG | Estriol |
| 15 | 32.01 ng/mL | 32200 mIU/mL | 0.55 ng/mL |
| 16 | 37.67 ng/mL | 25690 mIU/mL | 0.76 ng/mL |
| 17 | 44.33 ng/mL | 20490 mIU/mL | 1.00 ng/mL |
| 18 | 52.16 ng/mL | 16340 mIU/mL | 1.25 ng/mL |
| 19 | 61.38 ng/mL | 13040 mIU/mL | 1.50 ng/mL |
| 20 | 72.33 ng/mL | 10400 mIU/mL | 1.76 ng/mL |
Triple Marker With Graph In Chandigarh
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The Triple Marker with Graph is a maternal screening test that gives useful pregnancy information. During the first 15-20 weeks of pregnancy, this test is used to assess and screen the foetus for various birth abnormalities. Looking to book a triple marker test in Chandigarh? Read further to know more about the test.
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), and Estriol are three essential markers in the blood that the test evaluates. The triple marker is a blood test that aids in the detection of genetic diseases such as Down syndrome and neural tube defects. It can also be used to detect ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages, and multiple pregnancies. Females over the age of 35, as well as those with a family history of birth abnormalities, are more likely to have aberrant results for these markers.
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