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Gynaecology & Obstetrics Diagnosis in obstetrics 85d93505

All of the following are biochemical markers included for triple test except

A
Alfa-fetoprotein
B
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
C
Human placental lactogen (HPL
D
Unconjugated oestriol
High-Yield Explanation
Triple test It is a combined biochemical test which includes MSAFP,hCG,UE3(unconjugated oestriol).Maternal age in relation to confirmed gestational age is also taken into account.It is used for the detection of Down&;s syndrome.In an affected pregnancy,level of MSAFP and UE3 tend to be low while that of hCG is high.It is performed in 15-18 weeks. D.C.DUTTA&;S TEXTBOOK OF OBSTETRICS,pg no:106,7th edition

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