Antenatal Screen – 1st Visit (Blood)

Department

Haematology, Blood Bank, Chemical Pathology, Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ANCC + FBC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4349

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 Days

Associated Tests

• Rubella Serology IgG (Blood)
• Ferritin (Blood)
• HIV Antibody (Blood)
• Syphilis Serology (Blood)
• Hepatitis B Virus Serology (Blood)
• Full Blood Count (Blood)
• Group and Antibody Screen (Blood)

Synonyms

Antenatal blood

Turnaround Time

1 day

Available routine hours only

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum
• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Cross Match (Pink Cap)
• EDTA (Lavender Cap)
• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
• Plain (Red Top)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Microtainer)

Contact Information