Qualitative assessment of emotional distress or anxiety symptoms during pregnancy (self-reported)
This test asks you to describe how pregnancy-related emotional symptoms—such as feeling bothered, upset, or worried—affect you. It’s not a blood or lab test but a way for healthcare providers to understand your emotional well-being.
Your feelings matter: Sharing how pregnancy symptoms impact your emotions helps your care team support you best.
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 93077-6
- Short code
- PHYSICALSYMPTOMOFPREGNANCYTHATYOUAREFEELINGBOTHEREDUPSETORWORRIEDABO
- Synonyms
- —
- Category
- coagulation
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0.8
- Ref high
- 1.2
- Critical range
- 0.5 N/A – 5 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- nupdq
- CPT
- 85610
- SNOMED
- 396252006
- 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
This test doesn’t measure a specific substance in your body, but it captures your experience of emotional distress tied to pregnancy. You’ll likely be asked to respond to questions about how pregnancy has influenced your mood, anxiety, or overall emotional state.
Why It’s Done
Healthcare providers use this assessment to identify emotional challenges during pregnancy. Early recognition of distress can help them recommend coping strategies, support groups, or referrals to mental health professionals if needed.
How It Works
You’ll complete a questionnaire (often part of prenatal visits) where you rate your emotional symptoms—such as feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or worried—on a scale or by describing your experience. No blood or lab sample is required.
What to Expect
Expect this to take just a few minutes during your prenatal appointment. Your responses are confidential and used only to guide your care. If your symptoms seem severe or persistent, discuss them with your provider.
Reference range
INR: 0.8-1.2 (warfarin: 2.0-3.0)N/A
Inform your healthcare provider if you are taking blood thinners. No special preparation required.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Emotional distress during pregnancy can affect both physical and mental health. This assessment helps providers monitor for signs of anxiety, depression, or stress that may require additional support. Early intervention can improve outcomes for both you and your baby.
Frequently asked questions
Does this test involve blood or a lab sample?
How often will I be asked to complete this?
What should I do if I feel overwhelmed by these questions?
Sources
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