Serology testing for:
Screening in first trimester of pregnancy
Blood sample (serum)
Gold top clotted (5ml)
For electronic requesting using EPIC (RDUH ONLY):
Search for: ‘First Trimester Serology Screen‘ or test code ‘LAB701‘
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.
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
9018
