First Antenatal Screen - Community

Synonym(s)	First Antenatal, AN1, 1st Antenatal, Includes: Group and Screen, CBC, HBsAg serology, Rubella IgG serology, Syphilis serology
Specimen	6 mL EDTA (Pink top) + 2 x 4 mL EDTA (Purple top) + 10 ml plain (RED - NO GEL) or SST. Minimum labelling - Surname + Forename + NHI Number and/or Date of Birth
Paediatric Specimen	N/A
Minimum Volume	250uL for CBC
Add-on conditions	Please view individual tests (serology specimen stored for 12 months)
Test Availability	Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600
Turnaround Time	3 - 7 days
Where analysed	Hastings and External Laboratory
Department	Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology and Transfusion Medicine (06) 878 1308 ext. 2447, 2445, 2637 or 2645
Registration Code	CBCD + HBA + BB + SCL
Deletion Code	N/A
Useful Information	Private midwives and GP requests have CBC, HBA and group and hold performed at the DHB. Serology is performed by SCL
Measurement Uncertainty	N/A