Pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A)

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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*

  • Fasting is not necessary but preferred. 
* For details, please see service-related policies

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