Question

A 26-year-old woman presents at 10 weeks' gestation for her first antenatal visit. Which screening blood test is routinely recommended in early pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis, full blood count and blood group with antibody screen

Answer

CA-125

Answer

Routine thrombophilia screen

Answer

Amniotic fluid karyotype

Answer

No blood tests are recommended

Practice question

A 26-year-old woman presents at 10 weeks' gestation for her first antenatal visit. Which screening blood test is routinely recommended in early pregnancy?