Antenatal tests are important tools for protecting the health of a pregnant woman and her child. Various tests are performed during the course of pregnancy to determine if the mother has any health conditions that may interfere with the normal development of the fetus or if the fetus has any health conditions that may affect the baby’s quality of life. These tests help to identify factors requiring special care.
Benefits of Antenatal Health checkup Package
Antenatal health check-up package can help detect health problems in the growing fetus, establish characteristics such as fetal age, sex, or weight, or diagnose any conditions that may affect fetal development. Blood test helps in detecting anemia, infection, and any abnormality in the blood count, thyroid function, and blood sugar levels. Blood grouping helps to determine blood group and the Rhesus factor. Gynecology and dental consultations will help you on many aspects of your pregnancy and childbirth and guide you throughout to take preventive measures. Antenatal health check-up package is tailored keeping your specific goals and needs in mind.
Normal urine color: Pale yellow to amber. pH: 4.6 - 8.0. Specific Gravity: 1.005 - 1.030. Normal values for protein, glucose, ketones, bilirubin, blood, leukocytes, and nitrites.
Assessment of kidney function and detection of urinary tract infections.
VDRL
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
Non-reactive: Negative for syphilis. Reactive: Requires further testing for confirmation.
Screening for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection.
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Normal range: 0.4 - 4.0 mIU/L.
Screening for thyroid dysfunction, which can affect pregnancy.
RBS (Random Blood Glucose)
Blood Glucose
Normal range: 70 - 140 mg/dL.
Evaluation of blood sugar levels for detection of diabetes.
Serum Creatinine
Serum Creatinine
Normal range: 0.6 - 1.2 mg/dL for adults.
Assessment of kidney function.
Platelet Count
Platelet Count
Normal range: 150,000 - 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood.
Evaluation of blood clotting ability.
Haemoglobin
Haemoglobin (Hb)
Normal range: 12 - 16 g/dL for adult females, 13 - 17 g/dL for adult males.
Assessment of oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.
Blood Grouping and RH
ABO Blood Grouping and Rhesus Factor (Rh)
Blood type (A, B, AB, O) and Rh factor (positive or negative).
Identification of blood type compatibility and risk of Rh incompatibility.
Viral Screening Package
HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
Non-reactive: Negative for respective virus. Reactive: Requires further testing for confirmation and management.
Screening for HIV, Hepatitis B virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) to prevent transmission to the baby.
USG Screening
Ultrasound Screening
Evaluation of fetal growth, development, placental health, and detection of any abnormalities during pregnancy.
Imaging technique to visualize the fetus and detect any structural abnormalities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Antenatal health check up package helps in the supervision of women during pregnancy to monitor the progress of fetal growth and to ascertain the well-being of the mother and the fetus. It provides necessary care to the mother and helps identify any complications of pregnancy.
The tests and consultations included in antenatal health check up package are
CUE (Complete Urine Examination)
VDRL
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
RBS (Random Blood Glucose )
Serum Creatinine
Platelet Count
Haemoglobin
Blood Grouping and RH
Blood Grouping and RH
USG Screening
Consultations:
Gynaecology Consultation
Dental Consultation
The cost of antenatal health check up package in Hyderabad is approximately Rs.3500.00.
There are 10 investigations and 2 specialist consultations are involved in the antenatal health check up package.
Ideally a pregnant woman should start an antenatal health check up around 6-8 weeks or even when you think you may be pregnant.
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