Scribd
Upload
62 views1 page

Essential Pregnancy Blood Tests Explained

To summarize, the document outlines several common medical tests performed during pregnancy, including: 1. Blood grouping and Rh factor/antibody screen to identify blood type compatibility issues between mother and fetus. 2. Complete blood count (CBC) to detect anemia, infection, or cell abnormalities. 3. Rubella titer to determine immunity to rubella and recommend immunization if needed. 4. Hepatitis B, HIV, and other screens to detect infections and recommend treatment or immunization for the newborn if needed. 5. Urinalysis to screen for potential kidney or urinary tract issues.

Uploaded by

Marwina Dorie
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
62 views1 page

Essential Pregnancy Blood Tests Explained

To summarize, the document outlines several common medical tests performed during pregnancy, including: 1. Blood grouping and Rh factor/antibody screen to identify blood type compatibility issues between mother and fetus. 2. Complete blood count (CBC) to detect anemia, infection, or cell abnormalities. 3. Rubella titer to determine immunity to rubella and recommend immunization if needed. 4. Hepatitis B, HIV, and other screens to detect infections and recommend treatment or immunization for the newborn if needed. 5. Urinalysis to screen for potential kidney or urinary tract issues.

Uploaded by

Marwina Dorie
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

Test Purpose Significance

To determine blood type Identifies possible causes of incompatibility


Blood grouping Hgb
with <
the11g/dl
fetus in the1st
that may&cause
3rd trimesters
jaundice or <
anddetect
To Rh anemia; often
checked several times 10.5 g/dl in the 2 tri may indicate a for
nd

Hgb and Hct additional ironorsupplementation.


during pregnancy
To detect infection, 12,000/mm3 more WBC or decreased
anemia, or cell platelets require follow –up.
CBC abnormalities

If mother is Rh-negative and father is Rh-


Rh factor and To check for maternal- positive or antibodies are present, additional
antibody screen fetal blood incompatibility testing and treatment are required; if Rh and
To determine immunity
unsentisized, RhoGam will be given at 28
weeks.
To screen for syphilis Treat if results are positive; retest at 36
VDRL weeks

If titer is 1:8 or less, mother is not immune;


immunize postpartum if not immune
Rubella titer

Hgb Electropho- To screen for sickle cell


trait if client is African – if mother is positive, check partner, infant is at
resis risk only if both parents are positive
American descent

To detect presence of If present, infants should be given hepatitis


Hepatitis B antigens in maternal immune globulin and vaccine soon after birth.
screen blood

Voluntary test Positive results require retesting, counseling,


encouraged at first visit and treatment to lower infant infection
HIV Screen to detect HIV antibodies

To detect renal disease or Requires further assessment if positive for more


Urinalysis infection than a trace protein (renal damage,
preeclampsia or normal) Ketones (fasting or
dehydration), or bacterial (infection)

You might also like