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Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Antenatal Serology Screening

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
  • EDTA Whole Blood
5ml blood

Turnaround Time

5 days

Antenatal Serology Screening

General Information

Antenatal screening provides the following tests:

Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, HIV 1/2 Antigen/Antibody Screen, Rubella IgG, Syphillis Screen

Patient Preparation

For taking blood samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.

Red top blood (serum) samples

  • Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into red topped (no additive) vacuum tubes.

Lavender  top blood (EDTA) sample

  • Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into lavender topped (EDTA) vacuum tubes
  • Invert tube 8–10 times.

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes