Description
Test | Reason |
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Complete Blood Count (CBC) | To check for any deficiencies |
Urine – RE and ME | To check for infection |
Oral Glucose Challenge Test (OGCT) | To rule out gestational diabetes |
HbsAg | To rule out Hepatitis B |
HCV | To rule out Hepatitis C |
HIV | To rule out HIV |
VDRL | To rule out Syphilis |
Rubella IgG | To detect antibodies in the mother – so as to avoid congenital deafness |
Rubella IgM | To detect antibodies in the mother – so as to avoid congenital deafness |
TSH, Free T4 | Abnormal levels affect fetal development |
Folic acid | Abnormal levels affect fetal development |
Iron | Abnormal levels affect fetal development |
Blood Group and Rh Typing | To avoid ABO and Rh incompatibility |
Hb Electrophoresis | To rule out thalassemia trait |