AK Diagnostics — Helping You Begin Your Pregnancy Journey with Confidence What Are Pregnancy Markers? Pregnancy markers are biological substances, mainly hormones and proteins, that appear in the blood or urine of a woman during pregnancy. These markers are crucial indicators of pregnancy health and development. The most commonly tested marker is hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) , which is produced by the placenta shortly after fertilisation. Rising levels of hCG in the early weeks confirm pregnancy and help in estimating gestational age. Other key pregnancy markers include: PAPP-A (Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein-A) Estriol (uE3) Inhibin-A Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) Progesterone Why Are Pregnancy Marker Tests Important? Pregnancy marker tests offer much more than just pregnancy confirmation. They play a key role in: Confirming a viable intrauterine pregnancy Estimating how far along you are (gestational age) Identifying risk for ectopic or molar pregnancy Screening for chromos...
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