Prenatal Labs and Vaccinations

First trimester

• CBC (blood count)
• HIV
• Hepatitis B
• Syphilis
• Rubella
• Blood type & antibody screen
• Urinalysis
• Optional testing
  • Nuchal translucency (NT) screen
  • Genetic carrier screening
  • Hemoglobin electrophoresis

Second trimester

• Ultrasound/anatomy scan, 20-22 weeks
• Diabetes (glucose) testing, hemoglobin & hematocrit, blood type & antibody screen, syphilis, 24-28 weeks
• Optional testing
  • MSAFP or quad screen, 15-22 weeks (testing to screen for genetic disorders, e.g. Down syndrome, or neural tube defects, e.g. spina bifida)

Third trimester

• GBS, approximately 35-37 weeks

Recommended vaccines:

• Flu vaccine – for all pregnant patients between October through April
• Rhogram (given if blood type is Rh negative), 28 weeks and after birth, if indicated
• Tdap vaccine for pertussis (whooping cough), 27-36 weeks