Navigating Your Pregnancy Journey: Understanding Markers & Prenatal Blood Tests with Apollo Diagnostics Sealdah
The journey of pregnancy is filled with excitement, anticipation, and a deep desire to ensure the best health for both mother and baby. A crucial part of this journey involves prenatal tests, particularly pregnancy markers, which provide invaluable insights into fetal development and potential risks. For expecting parents in Tangra, Beleghata, Girish Park, College Street, and indeed across our wide network in Kolkata, Apollo Diagnostics Sealdah is your trusted diagnostic centre for accurate and convenient testing.
What are Pregnancy Markers & Why Are They Important?
Pregnancy markers are specific substances or hormones found in the mother's blood (or sometimes urine) that can indicate the risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities (like Down Syndrome) or neural tube defects in the developing fetus. These blood tests are typically screening tests, meaning they assess risk rather than providing a definitive diagnosis, guiding further necessary steps.
Understanding these markers empowers parents and doctors to make informed decisions about prenatal care and prepare for any potential challenges.
Key Pregnancy Marker Tests Offered by Apollo Diagnostics Sealdah:
Our diagnostics centre at Apollo Diagnostics Sealdah offers a comprehensive range of prenatal blood tests, ensuring you have access to the latest screening options:
- Double Marker Test (First Trimester Screening): Typically performed between 11-14 weeks, this test measures two specific markers in the mother's blood (Free Beta-hCG and PAPP-A) in conjunction with an ultrasound (NT scan) to assess the risk of Down Syndrome and Trisomy 18/13.
- Triple Marker Test / Quadruple Marker Test (Second Trimester Screening): Usually done between 15-20 weeks, these tests measure three (AFP, hCG, unconjugated Estriol) or four (adding Inhibin A for the Quadruple) markers. They screen for risks of Down Syndrome, Trisomy 18, and neural tube defects.
- Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) / Cell-Free DNA Screening: A highly advanced blood test that analyzes fetal DNA circulating in the mother's blood. This test, often performed as early as 10 weeks, offers higher accuracy for screening chromosomal abnormalities like Down Syndrome, Trisomy 13, and Trisomy 18, with no risk to the fetus.
These tests are critical tools in comprehensive prenatal care, offering peace of mind or timely preparation.
The Apollo Diagnostics Sealdah Advantage: Unmatched Convenience & Accuracy
At Apollo Diagnostics Sealdah, we understand the unique needs of expecting parents. Our state-of-the-art laboratory ensures accurate results with the highest quality standards. What truly sets us apart is our dedication to your comfort and safety through our highly convenient home sample collection service.
You no longer need to travel or wait in queues. Our trained and compassionate phlebotomists will visit you at your home, ensuring a smooth and hygienic sample collection process, allowing you to focus on your pregnancy journey.
Our comprehensive home sample collection services for blood tests and other diagnostics extend to a wide range of areas across Kolkata, ensuring that quality healthcare is always within your reach. We proudly serve residents in:
- Sealdah
- Tangra
- Entally
- Bowbazar
- Beleghata
- B.B.D. Bagh
- Girish Park
- Kankurgachi
- Machuabazar
- Hedua
- College Street
- Manicktala
- Maula Ali
- Taltala
- Narkeldanga
- Raja Bazar
- Park Circus
- Ballygunge
- Phool Bagan
- Esplanade
- Janbazar
- Pathuriaghata
- Jorabagan
- Chandni Market
- Chandni Chawk
Choose Trust, Choose Apollo Diagnostics Sealdah
For precise blood tests, reliable diagnostics, and a caring experience during your pregnancy, choose Apollo Diagnostics Sealdah. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way, providing the insights you need for a healthy and joyful journey into parenthood.
Ready to book your Pregnancy Marker test or other prenatal diagnostics? Call us today at 086172 71909 for convenient home sample collection.