Inhibin A Pregnancy Test
Also known as: Inhibin A Test, Prenatal Down Syndrome Screening Test
Inhibin A Pregnancy Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹878. Uses Chemiluminescent Immunoassay on Serum samples. Results in Same day report available if sample collected by 9 am.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Pasupathy Arumugam
Consultant Pathologist · Reg: 21521
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To screen for Down Syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities in early pregnancy by measuring Inhibin A levels as part of combined maternal serum screening.
- Test Code
- 1104
- Price
- ₹878
- Sample Type
- Serum
- Result Time
- Same day report available if sample collected by 9 am.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Sample Collection
No special preparation required. Inform your doctor about any medications or supplements.
Method: Blood Sample
Laboratory Analysis
A blood sample will be drawn from a vein in your arm by a trained phlebotomist.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to the puncture site with a cotton ball to stop bleeding. Resume normal activities.
Timeline: Same day report available if sample collected by 9 am.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To screen for Down Syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities in early pregnancy by measuring Inhibin A levels as part of combined maternal serum screening.
How to Prepare
- Provide a blood sample
- Sample collected in SST tube
- Ship refrigerated or frozen
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Pasupathy Arumugam — MBBS, MD (Pathology) · Reg. No. 21521
"Inhibin A levels help assess Down Syndrome risk early in pregnancy. Consult your gynecologist for personalized advice and follow-up testing."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolyzed sample
- Insufficient volume
- Improperly labeled or contaminated sample
Understanding Your Results
May indicate increased risk of Down Syndrome; further diagnostic testing recommended
Level: High
Suggests lower risk, but not definitive; routine follow-up advised
Level: Normal
Generally not associated with Down Syndrome; consult healthcare provider
Level: Low
If results are abnormal, if you have symptoms of pregnancy complications, or for personalized risk assessment and genetic counseling.
Limitations
- ⚠Screening test only; not diagnostic
- ⚠Results should be interpreted with other markers
- ⚠False positives or negatives possible
Risks & Considerations
- ●Slight pain or bruising at the puncture site
- ●Rare risk of infection or fainting
Interfering Factors
- ●Hemolyzed samples
- ●Lipemic samples
- ●Certain medications
- ●Multiple pregnancies
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