First appointment with my gynac is next week and she said she will give a list of tests. Wanted to know in advance what blood tests are usually done. Anyone remember what all they got checked?
Hamare doctor ne sabse pehle khoon ki jaanch likhi thi check karne ke liye ki khoon ki kami toh nahi hai. Usme thyroid aur sugar bhi check hota hai. Aap bilkul ghabrana mat, yeh sab normal tests hote hain.
In the first trimester, doctors usually prescribe a complete blood count (CBC), blood typing (especially for Rh factor), HIV, Hepatitis B, and thyroid levels. It helps them set a baseline for your care. Just get it done at a reliable lab near you.
My hospital had a complete first-trimester package that included all the blood work like CBC, sugar, and infectious diseases. I suggest you just ask your gynac's coordinator or the hospital desk for their standard antenatal panel list. They handle everything very smoothly.
When my doctor gave a long list of blood tests, my mother-in-law got worried why so many tests are needed. But it's just basic CBC, blood group, thyroid, and sugar tests to make sure everything is fine. It’s better to get them all done early.
Your gynecologist is the best person to tell you the exact tests needed based on your medical history. Typically, it includes blood group confirmation, glucose tolerance, and thyroid. Don't self-prescribe or worry about reading up too much, just follow your doc's prescription.
I am also planning to conceive soon and my doctor mentioned that getting a basic blood test done beforehand is really helpful. It checks your hemoglobin and rubella immunity. It sounds a bit scary but it's just for the baby's safety.
