Why is a hormone inhibin A test done?
A test for inhibin A is done in addition to other tests to see if there is a chance of chromosome problems, such as Down syndrome.
How is a hormone inhibin A test done?
A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm.
How do you prepare for a hormone inhibin A test?
In general, there’s nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to.
What do the results of a hormone inhibin A test mean?
A normal result means that the level of the hormone inhibin A is low, or negative. An abnormal result means the level of the hormone inhibin A is high, or positive. The level of the hormone must be reviewed with the quad screen blood tests.
All abnormal results will need to be discussed with your doctor.
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