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Date of Last Prenatal Visit

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 17, 2026

Records the date of the most recent prenatal care visit for tracking pregnancy care and follow-up needs.

Quick summary

["This date helps prenatal care teams confirm when a pregnant patient was last evaluated."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
68492-8
Short code
DATELASTPRENATALVISIT
Synonyms
—
Category
liver
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Ref low
10
Ref high
40
Critical range
— – 500 N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
CPT
84484
SNOMED
302774002
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

What is this test?

This entry is not a blood or laboratory test. It records the date when the patient was last seen for prenatal care, including routine pregnancy checks and any related assessments.

Why might I need this test?

The date helps clinicians review the timing of pregnancy visits, identify whether follow-up or screening is due, and coordinate care across healthcare providers.

How is the test performed?

No specimen is collected for this entry. The date is obtained from the patient's prenatal care record and entered into the medical record or health information system.

How do I prepare for the test?

No special preparation is needed. Make sure the date shown is correct and notify the care team if you have had a more recent prenatal visit that has not been recorded.

Reference range

Adult: 10-40 U/LN/A

Specimen: serum

No special preparation required. Avoid fatty meals before the test if possible.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

◆Associated findings1

Short name

Last Prenatal Visit Date

Frequently asked questions

Is this a laboratory test?
No. It is a date taken from the prenatal care record rather than a measurement performed on a blood or urine sample.
Where does this date come from?
It is usually based on documentation from the most recent prenatal appointment. It may be updated when visit information is reconciled or entered into the patient's chart.
What should I do if the date is wrong?
Contact the prenatal care office and provide the correct visit date. Accurate dates help the care team track necessary follow-up and screening.
  1. 1
    MedlinePlus — Laboratory TestsSource
  2. 2
    Lab Tests OnlineSource
  3. 3
    Mayo Clinic — Tests & ProceduresSource

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