Unconjugated estriol (e3) Test and its Function
Unconjugated estriol (E3) is a biologically active form of estrogen. It is estimated for monitoring fetal development as well as predicting the risk of pregnancy related complications like premature labor or fetal distress.
Conditions that may require Unconjugated estriol (e3) Test
Estrogens are hormones responsible for sexual and reproductive developinent, especially in women. Estrogens are neemsary for germ cell maturation and in pregnancy. Also, they are linked to glom!), bone metabolism, nervous system maturation and endothelial responsiveness. Unconjugated estriol 1E3) is a biologically active form of estrogen. Unlike other estrogens, estriol isalmost exclusively produced during pregnancy, originating from a precursor synthesized by fetal adrenal glands and then converted to estriol by fetal liver and placenta. Estriol is conjugated to glucuronide in the maternal liver and excreted by the kidneys. Unconjugated estriol constitutes about 10% of the estriol in serum. This concentration rises during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. Estimation of unoanjugatecl estriol, in conjunction with other hormones, is useful in quantifying fetal risk of developing Down’s syndrome, in the second trimester of pregnarscy.
Unconjugated estriol (e3) Test Procedure
The Unconjugated estriol (e3) Test is a simple blood test that can be performed in a laboratory. Before the test, the patient may be asked to avoid certain medications that may affect the results. During the test, our healthcare professional will use a needle to draw blood from a vein in the patient’s arm. The blood sample will then be sent to our laboratory for analysis.
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How much does Unconjugated estriol (e3) Test cost?
The Unconjugated estriol (e3) Test cost is Rs.300, although it is now available for Rs.300 because of the offer.
