initial lab tests

Question 1

name the initial basic screen run on a woman who is undergoing prenatal care

Answer 1

H&H
rubella
HIV (rapid if first presentation is at delivery)
syphilis
G&C
blood type (ABO-Rh & antibody screen)
urianalysis & culture
Hep B (HbsAg)
Pap
CF carrier

Question 2

other tests run during pregnancy

Answer 2

follow up H&H, RPR, HIV and antibody screen @ 32 weeks
1st. tri - nuchal translucency and biochem markers
2nd tri - MSAFP (maternal alpha fetal protein)
genetic testing - if desired or indicated
50 g GTT