PAPP-A in Dehradun
Also known as: PAPP-A, Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein A, PAPP-A test, First trimester screening, Double marker test
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- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Report
- 24-72 hours
- Processed
- NABL partner lab
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₹1,000
- Free home collection on ₹999+ (₹199 visit fee below that)
- Pathologist-reviewed report on WhatsApp
- MIRA Smart Report in plain language
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What is a PAPP-A?
PAPP-A is a protein produced by the placenta, and its level in the first trimester reflects how the placenta is developing. It is the second blood marker of the combined first-trimester screen, paired with free beta hCG and read alongside the nuchal translucency on ultrasound and the mother's age to produce a risk estimate for Down syndrome and certain other chromosomal conditions. In affected pregnancies PAPP-A tends to be lower than expected while free beta hCG tends to be higher, and it is the combination that gives the screen its discriminating power. PAPP-A carries a second, separate significance that is often overlooked: a low level, even when the chromosomal risk comes back low, is associated with placental underperformance later in pregnancy, and is linked to a higher chance of fetal growth restriction, pre-eclampsia and preterm birth. Some obstetricians therefore use a low PAPP-A as a reason to monitor growth more closely in the third trimester, which is a genuinely useful piece of information distinct from the screening result itself.
Why take this test?
PAPP-A is measured as part of the combined first-trimester screen between about 11 and 13 weeks, together with free beta hCG and the nuchal translucency scan. It is not a standalone test and cannot generate a risk on its own. Its purpose is twofold: contributing to the chromosomal risk estimate that determines whether diagnostic testing is offered, and flagging placental function, where a low value may prompt additional growth scans later in pregnancy regardless of the chromosomal result. As with any screening test, it produces a probability rather than an answer, and a high-risk result is not a diagnosis. It is worth discussing with your obstetrician before testing what you would want to do with a high-risk result, and taking any result back to them rather than interpreting it alone, since the number means little outside the full calculation.
- Part of the combined first-trimester screen at 11 to 13 weeks
- Interpreted with free beta hCG, nuchal translucency and maternal age
- Flagging possible placental underperformance when low
- Deciding whether to offer diagnostic testing
- Guiding whether additional growth scans are needed later
- Not meaningful as a standalone blood test
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FAQs: PAPP-A in Dehradun
How much does a PAPP-A cost in Dehradun?
A PAPP-A at LabONE in Dehradun costs ₹1,000. Home sample collection is free on any booking of ₹999 or more (a ₹199 visit fee applies below that). Every report is pathologist-reviewed and delivered on WhatsApp with the MIRA Smart Report explaining it in plain language.
Is PAPP-A a diagnosis?
No. It is one input into a risk estimate, combined with hCG, ultrasound, and your age. A high-risk screen leads to confirmatory tests; most women with an abnormal screen have a healthy baby.
My PAPP-A is low but the chromosomal risk is low. Does that matter?
It can. A low PAPP-A is associated with placental underperformance and a higher chance of growth restriction or pre-eclampsia later, independently of the chromosomal result. Your obstetrician may arrange extra growth scans in the third trimester as a precaution.
Is this the same as the double marker test?
Yes, in common usage. The double marker test refers to PAPP-A and free beta hCG measured together in the first trimester, which combined with the nuchal translucency scan makes up the combined first-trimester screen.
When exactly should it be done?
Between about 11 and 13 weeks and 6 days, ideally close to your nuchal translucency scan. Outside that window the markers cannot be interpreted, and accurate dating from the scan is essential because levels change rapidly week by week.
Do I need to fast for this test?
No, fasting is not required. Arrange the blood draw close to your scan appointment so both parts of the combined screen are contemporaneous and the risk calculation is as accurate as possible.
How do I book a PAPP-A in Dehradun?
Message LabONE on WhatsApp, pick a slot, and a trained phlebotomist collects your sample at home. Home collection is free on any order of ₹999 or more, otherwise a ₹199 visit fee applies.
Is home sample collection available for the PAPP-A?
Yes. LabONE collects your sample at home across Dehradun with a single, careful prick. Morning slots (6-10 AM) are reserved for fasting tests.
How will I get my PAPP-A report?
Your pathologist-reviewed report arrives on WhatsApp via MIRA, with the MIRA Smart Report explaining what it means in plain language.
PAPP-A at home across Dehradun
LabONE offers home sample collection for the PAPP-A across Dehradun, including Rajpur Road, Race Course, Clock Tower, Paltan Bazaar, Astley Hall, Dalanwala, Karanpur, Patel Nagar, Ballupur, GMS Road, Sahastradhara Road, Vasant Vihar, Nehru Colony, Subhash Nagar, Prem Nagar, Clement Town, Jakhan, Dilaram Bazaar, EC Road, Kanwali, Niranjanpur, Mussoorie Road, and nearby areas.
How home collection works
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Free home collection
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Tested at our lab
Processed and reviewed by a LabONE pathologist.
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