Prenatal Panel (Serum) – Comprehensive Blood Screening
This test checks multiple blood markers to help assess your health and your baby’s development during pregnancy. It may include tests for conditions that could affect you or your baby.
["A prenatal blood test helps monitor your health and detect potential risks early."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 100230-2
- Short code
- Routine prenatal pnl
- Synonyms
- Routine prenatal pnl
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 44
- Ref high
- 147
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 84075
- SNOMED
- 27550007
- 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 screening includes a variety of blood components and substances, such as proteins, hormones, and metabolic markers, often analyzed together to provide a broad overview. Some tests may measure specific analytes like hemoglobin, electrolytes, or markers for liver or kidney function, depending on the lab’s standard protocol. The results may also include red blood cell counts, white blood cell counts, and platelet levels to evaluate overall blood health.
Common Components of the Prenatal Panel
While the exact tests vary by lab, a typical prenatal blood panel may include measurements of hemoglobin, red blood cell indices, white blood cell counts, platelet counts, and electrolytes like sodium and potassium. It may also assess liver enzymes, kidney function markers, and other substances that help evaluate your body’s ability to support pregnancy. Some panels may include specific markers for conditions like anemia or immune system function.
Why It’s Done During Pregnancy
Prenatal blood tests are performed to ensure your health is stable and to identify any potential risks early. They help monitor for conditions like anemia, infections, or metabolic imbalances that could impact you or your baby. Some tests may also screen for genetic or chromosomal conditions, depending on the specific panel ordered by your healthcare provider.
How the Test Is Performed
A blood sample is drawn from a vein, usually in your arm, by a healthcare professional. You may feel a small pinch when the needle is inserted, but the procedure is quick and typically painless. The sample is then sent to a lab for analysis using various methods, such as automated analyzers or specialized tests for specific markers.
Reference range
Adult: 44-147 U/LN/A
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
Prenatal Blood Test
Frequently asked questions
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