Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

First Trimester Prenatal Risk Assessment (Synonym: Early Risk Assessment; First Maternal Screen; First Trimester Prenatal Screen; First Trimester Screening; Maternal Serum Prenatal Screen; OB; Prenatal Screen, First Trimester)

Test Includes:

This test includes PAPP-A and Beta HCG, Free.

Ordering Alert:

This test is performed in combination with First Trimester Nuchal Translucency (NT) Ultrasound Screen. Ensure sector-specific requisition is completed and followed (available in Test Resources).

Physicians: this risk assessment can only be performed between:

Calgary: between 11 weeks to 13 weeks 6 days gestation and, preferably, no later than 3 business days before NT ultrasound appointment.
Edmonton: 11 weeks 2 days to 13 weeks 6 days gestation.
For testing of 15 weeks to 20 weeks 6 days gestation, refer to: Second Trimester Prenatal Risk Assessment (AFP) or Second Trimester Prenatal Risk Assessment (QUAD)

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB701 Edmonton and North Zone
LAB7010 Calgary and South Zone
Central Zone: Choose applicable LABID based on requisition used.

Test Code:

NORTH ZONE	MATSFT
SOUTH ZONE	MATSFT

Specimen Type:

Blood

Primary Container:

RED

Minimum Collection Volume:

0.5 mL serum

Specimen Collection Requirements:

A nuchal translucency (NT) ultrasound is required and must be performed by an individual certified by the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) to obtain NT measurements.

Edmonton: The NT ultrasound is required on the same day, before the blood work is collected.

Calgary: This test is performed in combination with First Trimester Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound Screen provided by Maternal Fetal Medicine, EFW Radiology.

Test Resources:

Submit request using the applicable requisition and Connect Care online order entry:

Edmonton		Calgary
	First Trimester Prenatal Screen Assessment Requisition A copy of the completed requisition must be sent with the sample.		First Trimester Combined Screen (FTS) Blood Work

Please ensure all required information, including patient's clinical history/indication, is provided on the requisition.

Processing:

Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic transport tube.

Transportation:

Calgary: Transport at room temperature.
Edmonton: Transport at refrigerated temperature.

Routine Turn Around Time:

Edmonton: 10 days

Testing Schedule:

Monday – Friday

Reference Interval:

Refer to report

Testing Area:

Calgary: Immunochemistry
Edmonton: Chemistry

Performing Site:

Calgary: Diagnostic and Scientific Centre
Edmonton: University of Alberta Hospital

Contact Comments:

Calgary: For more information contact the Early Risk Assessment Coordinator at 403-943-8379 or Early Prenatal Risk Assessment Program
Edmonton: 1-877-868-6848

Last Updated On:

Monday, January 15, 2024

Date of Last Review:

Aug 1 2022 12:00AM