A 10ml plain clotted blood sample is required (collected in a red topped bottle). State the EDD. The ante-natal screen consists of HIV, HBsAg and Rubella and Syphilis antibodies. Batches are usually processed three times a week.Specimens from pregnant women who have been in contact with suspected rubella should not be submitted as a routine specimen. Please send a separate specimen, and clearly mark the form "RUBELLA CONTACT".
If any other tests are required, please send a separate specimen and form. The Toxoplasma antibody test is not routinely performed in pregnancy unless there are current symptoms.