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Antenatal Screen

Alternate Names
ANS, Antenatal screening, Antenatal Serology
Ordering Information

Testing guidelines for Antenatal Screening/Serology vary at different stages of pregnancy. Please indicate specific tests on request form to ensure correct tests are performed.

 

For blood bank testing, please refer to Routine Antenatal Screen (Blood Bank)
Laboratory
Biochemistry
Specimen
Not Applicable
Container
Not Applicable
Minimum Adult Volume
None
Minimum Paediatric Volume
None
Frequency
Daily

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code
IREP
Laboratory Notes

Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions

  • If a request for 'Antenatal Screening/Serology' without specified tests is received, enter an IREP code and contact the referring clinician to obtain confirmation of the specific tests required.
  • Samples may be stored while a new form is sent to the laboratory.

Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Laboratories

  • Refer to IREP for confirmation of what tests are requested.
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Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Phone: 9496-3100
Fax: 03 9496 5803

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