Inhibin A near me in Kochi
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 Kochi.
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.
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