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The APGAR test is done by a doctor, midwife, or nurse. The health care provider will examine the baby's: 1  Breathing effort. 2  Heart rate. 3  Muscle tone. 4  Reflexes. 5  Skin color.
The quad screen test is a maternal blood screening test that looks for four specific substances: AFP, hCG, Estriol, and Inhibin-A. AFP: alpha-fetoprotein is a protein that is produced by the fetus. hCG: human chorionic gonadotropin is a hormone produced within the placenta. Estriol: estriol is an estrogen produced by both the fetus and the placenta. Inhibin-A: inhibin-A is a protein produced by the placenta and ovaries.