General Information
Office Procedures:
Blood tests can be done in our office or at a lab convenient to you, according to your insurance company. Initial tests include: CBC, blood group and Rh types, antibody screen, rubella titer, syphilis screen, hepatitis screen, and an optional HIV test. A sickle cell test is needed for all women of African heritage, unless the result is known.
Gonorrhea and Chlamydia cultures may be done at the office as needed.
Sonograms (Ultrasound) are not covered routinely in pregnancy by all insurances. They are always covered for medical problems. Most sonograms past 12 weeks are not done in our office. Parents are responsible for the cost of uncovered and unnecessary sonograms.
For abnormal lab and ultrasound results you will receive a call. Normal results will be discussed at the next prenatal visit.