How It Works
Part 1 of the Sequential Screen | Fß
Part 1 of the sequential screen may be the First Trimester Screen or Maternal Fetal Screen.
Part 2 of the Sequential Screen | Fß
Biochemical:
An additional maternal blood sample is analyzed in the second trimester for four biochemical markers: alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), free beta hCG, unconjugated estriol, and inhibin-A
Read more about the importance of biochemical markers in prenatal screening.
Test Results
Turn around time: Results can be expected 1-3 business days from the time the sample is received at the laboratory.
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Sample Report
View an Increased Risk Sequential Screen | Fß sample report.
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Specimen Requirements and Shipping Instructions
View the Sample Collection & Shipping Instructions Sheet.
More Insight into Potential Outcomes with Screening Report Flags
Physicians can have valuable comments added to patient reports that flag the risk of other potential adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with your patients’ extremely high or low analyte levels. With these comments, you can provide your patients with a more comprehensive pregnancy risk assessment.
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