Maternal Quad Screen

Test Name

Maternal Quad Screen

Alternate Description

Maternal Serum Screen 4

LIS Code

QSCN

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Test Includes

Estriol, HCG, Alpha Fetoprotein, Inhibin A and Interpretation

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Maternal Quad Screen

Minimum Volume

1.2 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Additional Test Information

Patient Date of Birth, Exam Type (US/PE/LMP); Date of LMP; Weeks gestation; lbs weight; Number of fetuses; Race; Diabetic (Yes/No); History of NTD; First/Second Specimen and Estimated Date of Delivery.