Lab Tests Performed During Pregnancy
Tests Performed in 1st Trimester:
Based on your individual risks or medical history other tests may be performed:
(Early Glucose Test, 24 Hour Urine Collection, Varicella Titers, Parvovirus titer, etc...)
Tests Performed in the Second Trimester:
Tests Performed in Third Trimester:
At each visit, you will be asked for a urine sample, weight, and blood pressure.
Tests Performed in 1st Trimester:
- A full physical exam
- Pelvic exam
- Pap smear
- Vaginal cultures for infections
- Blood type and Rh status
- Blood antibodies
- Blood counts
- Rubella status
- Syphilis status
- Hepatitis B status
- HIV status (optional. but recommended)
- Sickle cell screening (for people at risk)
- Cystic Fibrosis carrier status (optional)
Based on your individual risks or medical history other tests may be performed:
(Early Glucose Test, 24 Hour Urine Collection, Varicella Titers, Parvovirus titer, etc...)
Tests Performed in the Second Trimester:
- Genetic Screening (more information...click here)
- Diabetic Screening (more information...click here)
- Blood Count
Tests Performed in Third Trimester:
- Group B Strep Test
- Fetal Non-Stress Tests ("Putting your Baby on the Monitor")
At each visit, you will be asked for a urine sample, weight, and blood pressure.
