First Antenatal Screen - Community
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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 |