Antenatal Serology

Pathology category

Microbiology - Virology

Code

ANTS

Referral code

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Ante specific

Test information

The IDPS programme currently recommends screening for HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis in every pregnancy. Tests performed in a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory No. 8873.

Guidelines

Infectious diseases in pregnancy screening programme: laboratory handbook

Pre-analytical

Please ensure the sample is transported to the laboratory as soon as possible. If delayed please refrigerate.

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

5ml gold top clotted SST

Special requirements

Please indicate on form if known positive for Hepatitis B/ HIV or syphilis

Minimum volume

5ml

Assay frequency

Monday – Friday

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

24 hours for late bookers

TAT Inpatient

8 days

TAT GP/Outpatient

8 days

Referral lab