
Inhibin A near me in Indore









The Inhibin A is a blood test used to measure the level of inhibin A, a hormone primarily produced by the ovaries in women and by the placenta during pregnancy. This test is often done as a part of maternal prenatal screening, known as the quadruple screening test, particularly between the 14th and 22nd weeks of gestation. It helps assess the risk of the growing baby (fetus) having chromosomal abnormalities such as Down’s syndrome (trisomy 21), Edward’s syndrome (trisomy 18). It also helps in the diagnosis of Granulosa cell tumors and Mucinous Epithelial Ovarian Tumor. This test is widely available with Tata 1mg labs at an affordable price in Indore.
No special preparation is required for this test. However, a pregnant woman needs to be prepared to provide informed consent before undertaking this test. The laboratory personnel will explain the purpose, benefits, and limitations of this test.








What does Inhibin A measure?
The Inhibin A test measures the level of inhibin A in the blood. It is a hormone primarily produced by the ovaries in women. It plays a key role in regulating menstrual cycle and ovarian function by inhibiting the production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). During pregnancy, elevated levels of Inhibin A may point towards a risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities like Down’s syndrome etc., in the fetus.
The Inhibin A test is particularly useful in assessing ovarian function, fertility assessment, prenatal screening and diagnosing certain ovarian cancers.





FAQs related to Inhibin A in Indore
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- Broumand F, Lak SS, Nemati F, Mazidi A. A study of the diagnostic value of Inhibin A Tests for occurrence of preeclampsia in pregnant women. Electron Physician. 2018 Jan 25;10(1):6186-6192. [Accessed 09 May 2024]. Available from:
- Haddow JE, Palomaki GE, Knight GJ, Foster DL, Neveux LM. Second trimester screening for Down's syndrome using maternal serum dimeric inhibin A. J Med Screen. 1998;5(3):115-9. [Accessed 09 May 2024]. Available from:
- Lambert-Messerlian GM, Canick JA. Clinical application of inhibin a measurement: prenatal serum screening for Down syndrome. Semin Reprod Med. 2004 Aug;22(3):235-42. [Accessed 09 May 2024]. Available from:
- Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Improving Birth Outcomes; Bale JR, Stoll BJ, Lucas AO, editors. Reducing Birth Defects: Meeting the Challenge in the Developing World. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2003. 3, Interventions to Reduce the Impact of Birth Defects. [Accessed 09 May 2024]. Available from:
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