History of Infections During Pregnancy (Screening for Maternal and Fetal Exposure)
This test reviews whether you had infections or were treated for infections during your pregnancy that could have affected your health or your baby’s health.
Understanding past infections helps guide prenatal care and safety measures for your baby’s development.
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 73769-2
- Short code
- INFECTIONSPRESENTORTREATEDDURINGTHISPREGNANCYFORFETALDEATH
- Synonyms
- —
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Critical range
- 0.5 N/A – —
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- us-standard-report-of-fetal-death
- 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 This Test Measures
The test collects information about any infections you may have had—such as bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections—during your pregnancy. It also notes whether you received treatment for these infections. This helps healthcare providers assess potential risks to your baby’s health, such as exposure to certain pathogens or complications from treatment.
Why It Matters for Pregnancy
Some infections during pregnancy can pose risks to both you and your baby, such as preterm labor, low birth weight, or congenital disabilities. Tracking these exposures helps healthcare providers tailor prenatal care, monitor for complications, and recommend preventive measures to support a healthy pregnancy.
Common Types of Infections Tracked
This history may include infections like sexually transmitted infections (STIs), bacterial infections (e.g., urinary tract infections), viral infections (e.g., herpes, HIV, or other viruses), or parasitic infections. Treatment records (e.g., antibiotics, antiviral medications) are also documented if applicable.
How the Test Is Conducted
There is no physical blood draw or specimen collection for this test. Instead, it is a review of your medical records, including prenatal visits, lab results, and treatment notes from your healthcare provider.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
This information helps identify potential risks early in pregnancy. For example, certain infections (like untreated syphilis or HIV) may require additional monitoring or interventions to ensure the safest possible pregnancy. It also supports discussions about vaccination, prenatal screenings, or lifestyle adjustments to minimize risks.
Short name
Infections During Pregnancy History
Frequently asked questions
Why might my healthcare provider ask about infections during pregnancy?
What if I had an infection during pregnancy that I didn’t know about?
Does this test include lab results from my blood or urine?
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 17, 2026. · Read our editorial policy