Triple test for diagnosis of down's syndrome includes all of the following except -: (A) b-HCG, (B) a-Fetoprotein, (C) Serum HPL level, (D) Serum oestriol level
Answer is C. Ans is 'c' i.e., Serum HPL levels Triple test is a combined biochemical test which includes --> MSAFP, HCG, & Oestriol In an affected pregnancy - level of MSAFP is decreased - level of oestriol is decreased - level of hCG is High (increased)