PAPP-A

PAPP-A

The use of quality control and calibration materials is indicated as an objective assessment of the precision of methods and techniques in use and is an integral part of good laboratory practices.

Pregnancy associated plasma protein A (PAPPA) is another metalloproteinase, originally discovered as a glycoprotein in pregnant women, produced by the syncytiotrophoblasts of the placenta. The Fortress Diagnostics PAPP-A control levels are intended for use in assessing the precision and accuracy of PAPP-A assays.