Our Antenatal Package Explained
What are the tests in the Antenatal Package?
A healthy pregnancy starts with comprehensive prenatal testing to ensure both you and your baby are well. Our Antenatal Package provides key screenings for blood health, infections, and essential nutrients, helping to detect conditions that could affect pregnancy.
This package includes blood group and antibody screening, haemoglobin and iron levels, diabetes screening, and tests for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B & C, ensuring you receive the right medical support for a safe pregnancy. Early detection all0
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!
Full package: R1,244
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 jaundice, which can happen if your blood group differs in key ways from 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 breastfeeding.
This is a screening test for syphilis. This is very important to test for as this bacteria can be passed to the baby during pregnancy through the placenta.
This fasting test is used to screen for gestational diabetes (diabetes that develops throughout the pregnancy).
This is an important screening test for all pregnant women, regardless of whether the mother has been previously vaccinated against hepatitis. This is an important test as hepatitis can be passed through the placental barrier to the baby.
Additional Tests
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 rubella-like symptoms.
Book with Epicentre
For 20 years Epicentre has been studying wellness in South Africa. 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!
