Sample type: Serum
Test name: Down's Syndrome Screening a.k.a. second trimester downs syndrome screening, quadruple test
Condition / Indication: Antenatal Screening in second trimester
Special precautions & notes: For women booking after 14+2 weeks gestation. Please use specific request form for serum pregnancy screening. Ensure all fields are completed.
Reference range: Reported as Downs chance.
Container: Serum (Gold top)
Ideal volume (mL): 5 mL
Referred outside NBT for analysis? Yes
Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry
Section: Toxicology
Turnaround time: 7 days
Referral location: MSS Laboratory, Clinical Biochemistry Department, New Medical School, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 4LP