PAPPa (PREGNANCY ASSOCIATED PLASMA PROTEIN)

PAPP-A (Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A) is a maternal serum protein produced by the placenta that is measured in the first trimester to help assess the risk of certain chromosomal conditions and adverse pregnancy outcomes. The PAPP-A test quantifies circulating PAPP-A levels and is typically interpreted alongside gestational age, maternal age, and other first‑trimester markers (for example, free beta‑hCG and nuchal translucency) to generate a risk estimate rather than a definitive diagnosis. Touch Connect offers at‑home venous blood collection across Dubai and the UAE with analysis performed in accredited laboratories and secure electronic reporting to assist early prenatal risk assessment and clinical decision‑making.

• Pregnancy‑Associated Plasma Protein A (PAPP‑A)
• PAPP‑A Multiple of Median (MoM)
• Gestational age reference for result normalization
• Risk estimate for common chromosomal anomalies (combined with clinical data)

• First‑trimester screening—ideally between 11 and 13+6 weeks gestation
• When performing combined screening with nuchal translucency ultrasound
• If maternal age is ≥35 or other aneuploidy risk factors exist
• After an early ultrasound suggests increased risk or abnormal markers
• When planning counselling about further diagnostic testing (CVS or amniocentesis)

• Early, non‑invasive risk assessment for chromosomal abnormalities
• Convenient at‑home blood collection by certified phlebotomists across Dubai/UAE
• Analysis by accredited laboratories with standardized reporting (MoM values)
• Fast electronic delivery of results and integration with clinical findings
• Supports timely counselling and decisions about follow‑up diagnostic testing

• At‑home venous blood collection by a certified phlebotomist
• Test performed between 9 and 13+6 weeks (preferably 11–13+6 weeks) of pregnancy
• No fasting required; remain hydrated prior to sample collection
• Provide accurate LMP or ultrasound gestational age and maternal details (age, weight, singleton/multiple pregnancy)