Antenatal Profile

An antenatal profile is a group of tests conducted during pregnancy to assess the health of the mother and developing baby, detect potential health issues, and monitor risk factors. The results guide prenatal care to help ensure a safe pregnancy and delivery.

Key Components of an Antenatal Profile

The specific tests in an antenatal profile can vary, but the following are commonly included:

1. Complete Blood Count (CBC):
   • Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, and platelets.
   • Assesses for anemia and infection, as well as overall health.
2. Blood Group and Rh Factor:
   • Determines the mother’s blood type (A, B, AB, or O) and Rh factor (positive or negative).
   • Rh Factor: If the mother is Rh-negative and the baby is Rh-positive, there’s a risk of Rh incompatibility, which may require medical management.
3. Blood Sugar (Glucose) Test:
   • Screens for gestational diabetes, a form of diabetes that can develop during pregnancy.
   • Typically done in the first trimester or between 24 and 28 weeks.
4. Urinalysis:
   • Checks for protein, glucose, and signs of infection in the urine.
   • High levels of protein can indicate preeclampsia, a condition of high blood pressure in pregnancy.
5. Thyroid Function Test (TSH, T3, T4):
   • Assesses thyroid hormone levels.
   • Thyroid disorders in pregnancy can impact both mother and baby’s health.
6. HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis Screening:
   • Detects infectious diseases that can affect both the mother and the fetus.
   • HIV: Early detection can prevent transmission to the baby.
   • Hepatitis B: Newborns can receive immunization to reduce risk.
   • Syphilis: Can lead to complications if untreated; treatable with antibiotics.
7. Rubella Immunity Test:
   • Checks for immunity to rubella (German measles).
   • Rubella infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects.
8. Torch Panel:
   • A blood test that screens for toxoplasmosis, other infections (like varicella), rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and herpes simplex virus (HSV).
   • These infections can pose serious risks to the fetus if contracted during pregnancy.
9. VDRL or RPR Test:
   • Tests for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection.
   • Early detection and treatment can prevent congenital syphilis in the baby.
10. Urine Culture:
    • Checks for bacterial infection in the urinary tract.
    • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be common in pregnancy and require treatment.

Antenatal Profile – General (10 Profile)
Blood count complete (CBC)
Blood group and Rh
Blood glucose
HIV 
HBsAg  
VDRL  
Rubella Antibody IgG 
Toxoplasma IgG 
HCV Antibody 
Urine Analysis