DUAL MARKER (blood test), in Lucknow

Diet and fasting:

You do not need to fast. Have your normal meals, but skip a heavy, oily meal and alcohol the evening before as a general precaution.

Medication guidance:

Unless your physician advises a change, keep taking your usual prescriptions as normal.

What to carry:

Keep your prescription and ID handy, along with your OPD insurance details if applicable. Wear sleeves that roll up easily.

When to book:

Choose a morning slot for the most consistent results. Same-day home collection is offered throughout Lucknow, Rajajipuram and Sushant Golf City included.

PAPP-A (Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A), Free beta-hCG (free beta human chorionic gonadotropin)

When does a doctor order DUAL MARKER (blood test)?

DUAL MARKER (blood test) is a two-marker screening often offered in the first trimester as part of prenatal screening together with nuchal translucency ultrasound. Doctors order it for routine prenatal risk assessment, when maternal age is advanced, or after abnormal ultrasound findings.

Who should get DUAL MARKER (blood test) done in Lucknow?

The rich, Mughlai Awadhi cuisine of Lucknow, high in ghee, red meat, and fried preparations, combined with rising alcohol use and obesity, contributes to fatty liver disease. Regular liver testing benefits: regular alcohol drinkers, individuals with BMI above 28, anyone on long-term medication including statins or anti-TB drugs, people with a personal or family history of hepatitis B or C, those with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome, and all adults above 40 in annual preventive panels. In Lucknow, residents of Aashiana, Chowk, and similar areas with sedentary lifestyles and calorie-dense diets face particularly elevated metabolic liver risk.

What conditions can DUAL MARKER (blood test) help diagnose?

It helps identify risk of chromosomal conditions and placental problems. Abnormal results may follow chromosomal anomalies, placental dysfunction, maternal health factors or some medications. Family history of genetic disorders increases its importance.

What do DUAL MARKER (blood test) results mean?

ALT above 56 U/L or AST above 40 U/L signals hepatocyte stress. The pattern matters: ALT greater than AST typically suggests NAFLD or viral hepatitis. An AST:ALT ratio above 2 points to alcoholic hepatitis. High ALP with normal transaminases suggests bile duct disease rather than liver cell damage. Low albumin alongside high bilirubin indicates serious loss of liver function.

How often should DUAL MARKER (blood test) be repeated?

Adults with no liver risk factors and a previously normal result: annually. Patients with NAFLD or treated hepatitis: every 6 months. Patients on hepatotoxic medication: baseline before starting, then at 1 month, 3 months, and every 6 months during treatment. Patients with active liver disease: at intervals specified by their gastroenterologist.

What happens after DUAL MARKER (blood test) results are ready?

Book a follow-up consultation after reviewing your results. GetVisit stores your reports alongside your previous test history, so your doctor sees your full health trend, not just today's snapshot. This longitudinal context significantly improves the clinical value of each repeat test.