STANDARD LAB WORK PERFORMED DURING PREGNANCY
The following is included in a complete Prenatal Profile:
CBC
A blood test (complete blood count) that screens for anemia, infection and other general conditions.
Anemia decreases the amount of oxygen available to you and your baby and can be corrected with
supplementation and dietary changes.
ABO/Rh
A blood test that determines blood type and Rh factor
Antibody Screen
A blood test that screens for possible incompatibility between maternal and fetal blood. Women who are
Rh negative may develop antibodies against their baby’s Rh positive blood. RhoGam will be offered to
these women to prevent this condition.
Rubella Titer
A blood test that checks immunity to rubella. Although most women have been immunized against
rubella, protection may decrease over time. The disease can be devastating to a fetus if the mother
contracts rubella during pregnancy.
RPR
A blood test that detects exposure to syphilis
Hepatitis B
A blood test that detects exposure to hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is a liver infection that presents a risk to
infants, midwives and anyone else exposed to your blood during the birth of your baby.
HIV
Tennessee requires HIV testing during pregnancy and is included in the standard group of tests
pregnant women receive. Under the routine screening, pregnant women are tested for HIV early in their
pregnancy and again during their third trimester. Women who test positive will be referred to an
appropriate health care provider. Women may opt-out of this test by signing an informed consent.
Additional laboratory work may be performed:
Glucose Screen
This is a blood test offered at 24-28 weeks of pregnancy to check for gestational diabetes. It is significant
because high blood sugar can present a risk to mother and baby. Many women who develop gestational
diabetes will develop adult onset diabetes later in life.
Beta Strep Culture
A vaginal & rectal culture that detects the presence of this common bacteria. When present in high
numbers, this organism may infect the baby as it passes through the birth canal. This screen is generally
offered at 37 weeks of pregnancy but may be recommended at other times.
PAP Smear
This test uses cells taken from the vagina and cervix to screen for cervical cancer. It is recommended
because it is a simple, inexpensive test that detects a type of cancer that is typically slow growing and
easily treatable.
Chlamydia & Gonorrhea
These are sexually transmitted diseases that may cause no symptoms in a woman but may cause
blindness (if untreated) in an infant. These tests use cells from the vagina and may be performed at the
same time as a PAP Smear.
UA
This test is offered at every visit to check your urine for glucose and protein. A Urine sample may also be
sent to the lab to check for a urinary tract infection, which is often asympotomatic during pregnancy.
Woodbury Clinical Laboratory
7694 East Brainerd Street B
Chattanooga, TN 37426
(423) 510-1600
No appointment is necessary at Woodbury, but
call right before you leave to let them know you
are coming to have blood drawn for a
Midwife Panel.
Woodbury accepts insurance (bring card)
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Atlanta area
Any Test, Inc. (nearest location)
You do not need to call in advance and do not
need to make an appointment at Any Test.
Any Test does not accept insurance.
Cash only.
Prenatal Profile with Hep. B $99.00
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