Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein–A (PAPP-A ) is secreted by the placenta and levels elevate with gestational age. It is also expressed by a variety of tissues but at much lower levels. Unstable or ruptured coronary artery plaques, but not stable plaques also express PAPP-A. This test is used for First Trimester Prenatal Screening.
Test information: Fasting not necessary, but preferred
Reporting: Within 72 hours*