PAPP-A (Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A) is a protein produced by the placenta during pregnancy. Its levels in the mother’s blood provide vital information about:
Placental function
Fetal development
Risk of chromosomal abnormalities such as:
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18)
❌ No fasting required
💉 Blood sample from a vein
🩻 Often combined with an NT scan for a complete risk assessment
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No, it is a screening test, not a diagnostic or confirmation test.
Not always. It just indicates a higher risk and may need further tests (like NIPT, amniocentesis, etc.).
