im 24 weeks pregnant and at my recent antenatal appointment the midwife mentioned getting blood tests done next time, when im around 28 weeks. i didnt think too much about it at the time but now i'm wondering what it is they are checking for?? i had the first tests done around 12 weeks, for blood type,hiv, and the usual things they check. Can anyone give me any advice?
2006-12-21 03:28:12 · 5 answers · asked by kimberley123 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
http://www.parenting.com/parenting/pregnancy/article/0,19840,647239,00.html
Blood test 101 :o )
2006-12-21 03:32:02 · answer #1 · answered by sheldwyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 24-28 weeks is when they prefer to do the gluclose screening. That may be what its for.
If its the quad tests then that is odd...they should have already asked you if you wanted this blood work, because it really should be done around 16-18 weeks. So if it comes back abnormal they will schedule the amnio around week 20. And note this test is not mandatory and has a high rate of false positive.
2006-12-21 11:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably your quad screenings. They'll check for genetic disorders in the baby, like downs syndrome. They weren't mandatory for me. I decided not to do them.
2006-12-21 11:36:27 · answer #3 · answered by purvislets 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
glucose...they will do one test and if you fail that or have high sugar they will do a four hour test were they draw blood every 30 min for four hours. it is to determine if you have gestational diabetes. i had it....dont worry it will be ok....normal testing.
2006-12-21 11:52:23 · answer #4 · answered by hhudson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they might be checking for the iron in your blood. i would call an ask.
2006-12-21 11:31:07 · answer #5 · answered by *~*Jon-Jon's Mommy!!*~* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋