Routine Lab Work

There are two times that routine lab work (blood and urine) is done during pregnancy: after the initial visit, and at approximately 28 weeks. Lab work can be done at any lab covered by your insurance provider. Additional tests may be done if necessary.

The tests normally include:

Initial

• Complete Blood Count (this checks for anemia, and platelets)

• Blood Type, Rh, Antibody screen

• Hepatitis B • RPR (State required Syphilis test)

• Rubella titer

• Urinalysis and urine culture

• HIV

• Gonorrhea and Chlamydia

28 Weeks

• Complete Blood Count

• Antibody screen (if Rh negative)

• 1-hour glucose test (screens for gestational diabetes)

35-37 Weeks

• Screening culture for Group B Strep