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Re: PAPP-A WHAT IS THIS? From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Mon, 30 Apr 2001 22:05:50 -0500 Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: Follicles while taking OCPs.................?" Previous message: Vaso: "Miscarriage question" Maybe in reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "PAPP-A WHAT IS THIS?" At Thu, 26 Apr 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: > >If you don't mind, can you kindly answer this question for me please ? I am >34yrs old and currently 7w4d pregnant after IVF treatment. The obstetrician >has advised me to have a B -hcg AND PAPP-A blood test to be done at 12 weeks >gestation ( in addition to the routine nuchal scan). Could you please tell me >what this PAPP-A stands for and the possible rationale behind this test. ( I >have also come across this PAPP-A in one of your replies regarding B HCG >and Downs Syndrome) > >Your reply will be appreciated PAPP-A is pregnancy associated plasma protein A. I haven't heard about it in several years. I know it was being evaluated as an anomaly screener. I also know it isn't being used routinely in the US. I would suggest that you discuss it with your Physician. -- R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered. Next message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: Follicles while taking OCPs.................?" Previous message: Vaso: "Miscarriage question" Maybe in reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "PAPP-A WHAT IS THIS?"

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