Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- Serum
- EDTA Whole Blood
5ml blood
Turnaround Time
5 daysAntenatal Serology Screening
General Information
Antenatal screening provides the following tests:
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, HIV 1/2 Antigen/Antibody Screen, Rubella IgG, Syphillis Screen
This service is delivered in partnership with UHB Blood Sciences
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