Screening in first trimester of pregnancy
For electronic requesting using EPIC (RDUH ONLY):
Search for: ‘First Trimester Serology Screen‘ or test code ‘LAB701‘
Serology testing for:
Blood sample (serum)
Gold top clotted (5ml)
It should be clearly documented in the woman’s handheld notes which tests have been offered / discussed and that written information has been given
If any tests declined this should be clearly documented – otherwise the laboratory will perform all tests routinely.
Requests must indicate if a specimen is high risk. Please indicate details of the risk e.g. TB, MPox, Viral Haemorrhagic Fever.
For more details please see our guidance on high risk specimens.
Processed locally in Microbiology at RDUH
2 days (compliant with IDSPS guidelines)
D/W Consultant Microbiologist if an unscreened woman presents late in pregnancy or in labour. Urgent out-of-hours testing is offered in high risk groups in order that appropriate treatment with prophylaxis can be offered to the infant.
Screening for hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Pregnancy | Lab Tests Online-UK
Pregnancy Screening Tests (Antenatal Checks) | Patient.info
Infectious diseases in pregnancy screening (IDPS): programme overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Specimen Labelling Procedure
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