Placental Growth Factor (PlGF) Test
Short Name: PlGF Test
Also known as: PlGF, Placental Growth Factor
Placental Growth Factor (PlGF) Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹4,000. Uses ECLIA on Serum samples. Results in Reports are available on the same day for samples received by 9 am on scheduled collection days (Tue, Thu, Sat). Contact DNA Labs India for exact reporting time.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Ramarao Paidisetty
Consultant Biochemist · Reg: 21504
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The purpose of the PlGF test is to measure circulating placental growth factor levels to assess the risk of preeclampsia, placental insufficiency, and related pregnancy complications. It assists clinicians in diagnosing and managing conditions such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and fetal distress.
- Test Code
- 3560
- Price
- ₹4,000
- Sample Type
- Serum
- Result Time
- Reports are available on the same day for samples received by 9 am on scheduled collection days (Tue, Thu, Sat). Contact DNA Labs India for exact reporting time.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- ECLIA
Sample Collection
No special preparation is required. Collect the sample at any time during pregnancy. Inform your doctor about your current medications and relevant medical history.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
A trained phlebotomist will draw a blood sample from a vein in your arm. The procedure takes only a few minutes.
Report Delivery
There are no activity restrictions after sample collection. You may resume normal activities immediately.
Timeline: Reports are available on the same day for samples received by 9 am on scheduled collection days (Tue, Thu, Sat). Contact DNA Labs India for exact reporting time.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The purpose of the PlGF test is to measure circulating placental growth factor levels to assess the risk of preeclampsia, placental insufficiency, and related pregnancy complications. It assists clinicians in diagnosing and managing conditions such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and fetal distress.
How to Prepare
- Blood sample to be collected via venipuncture
- Use a serum separator tube (SST) for serum separation
- Ensure aseptic technique is followed to avoid contamination
- Ship refrigerated or frozen after serum separation
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Ramarao Paidisetty — MBBS, MD (Biochemistry) · Reg. No. 21504
"This test helps assess the risk of preeclampsia and placental dysfunction. Low PlGF levels warrant close monitoring and further maternal-fetal evaluation."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic samples
- Clotted or improperly labeled samples
- Samples received after prolonged room temperature storage
- Incomplete patient details on the requisition form
Understanding Your Results
Indicates increased risk of preeclampsia, IUGR, or fetal distress. Clinical correlation required.
Suggests normal placental function in the absence of clinical symptoms.
May be seen in multiple pregnancies; consult your physician for further evaluation.
If you experience severe headaches, visual disturbances, sudden swelling, abdominal pain, or notice a decrease in fetal movements, or if your test shows low PlGF levels, consult your obstetrician immediately.
Limitations
- ⚠The PlGF test alone is not sufficient for the diagnosis of preeclampsia; it should be used in conjunction with other clinical findings
- ⚠Reference ranges vary by gestational age and laboratory method
- ⚠Results are not diagnostic for all cases of placental insufficiency
- ⚠The test is not intended for non-pregnant women
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minimal risk of bruising or bleeding at the puncture site
- ●Rare chance of infection
- ●Slight dizziness or fainting during blood draw
Interfering Factors
- ●PlGF levels vary with gestational age; accurate dating is essential
- ●Multiple pregnancies may affect PlGF levels
- ●Maternal smoking has been associated with altered PlGF levels
- ●Hemolysis of the sample may interfere with the ECLIA test
- ●Recent administration of certain medications (e.g., heparin) may affect results
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