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The Antenatal Package Explained
What Are the Tests in The Antenatal Package?
An ideal option if you’re looking for a comprehensive and affordable testing option during pregnancy.
Please note that our packages are just a guide, you can pick any of these tests, add extra tests or take out any test. Choose what suits your needs!
ABO + Rh (Blood Group & Antibodies) Test
This blood test is used to determine your blood group and type. In addition, it also looks if there are antibodies present. This is done to assess if your baby might be at risk of developing anaemia or jaudice, which can happen if your blood group differs in key ways to your baby’s blood type.
Haemoglobin + Iron Serum Levels
This test is used to assess for anaemia. Your blood volume increases during pregnancy, thus more iron and vitamins are required to make more red blood cells.
HIV 1,2 ELISA Combi Antibody Test
This is a comprehensive screening test to determine your HIV status. This is a very important test as HIV can be passed to the baby during pregnancy, birth and breast feeding.
This is a screening test for syphilis. A very important thing to test for as this bacteria can be passed to the baby during pregnancy through the placenta.
Fasting Glucose
This fasting test to screen for gestational diabetes (diabetes that develops throughout the pregnancy).
Hepatitis B & C Test
This is an important screening test for all pregnant women, regardless of whether the mother has been previously vaccinated against hepatitis. This is important test as hepatitis can be passed through the placental barrier to the baby.
Additional Recommended Tests
Rubella IgG
Checks for immunity to rubella (German measles), as contracting rubella during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. This test is recommended only if you are experiencing rubllela like symptoms.
How Does The Antenatal Package Work?
Coming in for this package is easy. You can book a test on our site or just come through to one of our Walk-In Lab testing centres. One of our nurses will take a little blood from you and use it to test for the health targets identified in this package.
Who Should Get The Antenatal Package?
Having The Antenatal Package is Helpful if:
You are looking to get high quality testing at an affordable cost to ensure the health of your baby.
You are looking to get a test done for an upcoming Dr appointment
You have experienced difficulties falling pregnant
When Should You Get The Antenatal Test Package?
This package is crucial for those who are pregnant and should be done as often as recommended by your doctor to assist with during the pregnancy.
What Time Should I Come For My Test?
We would recommend coming in the morning, as the glucose fasting test is best done before breakfast.
Book with Epicentre
For 20 years Epicentre has been fighting South African’s infectious diseases, and now we’re taking on COVID-19! We are a company founded on a vision, ending disease in South Africa! So we believe in making an IMPACT.
We are an independent organization that is committed to creating a positive impact on health & wellness for all in South Africa. We want to close the gap between unscreened, undiagnosed, and uncontrolled HIV & COVID-19 infections as well as other chronic diseases for all South Africans.
By booking your tests with Epicentre, you are supporting a real local company that has worked for 20 years in all 9 provinces, from Pollsmoor prison to Constantia; & you’re getting a gold standard service that experts trust!
