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ANC Profile Tests - What are they and why it is important to get tested

  • What are Antenatal Tests?

    Antenatal Tests are a group of medical tests performed during pregnancy to check for common infections, and nutritional abnormalities. These tests help to detect diseases early

  • How are diseases in pregnancy diagnosed?

    Diseases in Pregnancy are diagnosed by conducting various laboratory tests such as CBC, Urine Routine, VDRL, Blood Group, HIV, Hepatitis B Antigen, Random Blood Sugar, TSH, Serum Iron, and HBA1C.

  • Which diseases are common in pregnancy?

    During pregnancy there are three categories of diseases that should ideally be checked for. These are listed in the table below:

    Pregnancy Disease Category Diseases
    Nutritional Deficiencies During pregnancy iron and hemoglobin can become low
    Infections HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis can be trasmitted from mother to baby and hence must be tested
    Hormones Thyroid levels if abnormal can affect baby's growth
    Metabolic Diabetes in pregnancy affects the baby

  • When should testing be done for pregnancy related diseases?

    Testing should be done at least once every 3 months. It should start as soon as the first or second month of pregnancy and thereafter every 2-3 months.

  • How are these pregnancy related disorders treated?

    The diseases listed above are treated by medicines as well as appropriate metabolic and diet control. Early diagnosis is key to management of these diseases and hence you must get tested during your pregnancy.

  • What is the fullform of ANC Profile Test?

    ANC Profile test full form is Ante Natal Care Profile Test. In simple english it means, tests done before delivery.

  • What are the other names for this test?

    This test may also be known by the following other names:

    1. Antenatal Care Profile Test
    2. ANC Test
    3. ANC Test
    4. ANC Checkup

  • What to do if ANC test is abnormal?

    Low Iron or Hemoglobin levels can be treated with Iron supplements. Urine Infection can be treated by antibiotics. Thyroid deficiency can be treated easily with supplements. Diabetes in pregnancy can be managed by diet and excercise. STD infections need specific and timely treatment.

Do this panel of tests if you have any of the following symptoms :

  • Fatigue

    If you are feeling increasingly more tired during your pregnancy, it could be a sign of low iron or hemoglobin

  • Burning During Urination

    Burning sensation while passing urine may be a sign of a urine infection

  • Frequently falling ill

    Frequent infections may be a sign of a more serious disease like HIV or Hepatitis B.(only in case of previous exposure)

  • Weight Gain

    Excessive weight gain during pregnancy may be a sign of thyroid disorders

  • Excessive Thirst, Hunger and Urination

    All symptoms of diabetes in pregnancy. Consider getting tested if you have these.

List of tests included in the Pregnancy Blood Tests Profile

Name How It Helps
Complete Blood Count with Peripheral Smear
Contains 22 tests including : Hemoglobin,Total RBC Count,Hematocrit,Mean Corpuscular Volume,Mean Corpuscular Hb,Mean Corpuscular Hb Concentration
  1. Checks your blood cell counts
  2. Identifies infections, low hemoglobin and allergies
Urine Routine (Chemistry & Microscopy : 12 ml )
Contains 21 tests including : Pus Cells,Red Blood Cell,Squamous Epithelial Cells,Transitional Epithelial Cell Count,Renal Tubular Epithelial Cell Count,Casts
  1. Checks for urinary tract infections
  2. CHecks for blood in urine
VDRL(RPR)
Contains 1 tests including : VDRL(RPR)
  1. Detects Syphilis infection - common venereal disease
Blood group
Contains 1 tests including : Blood group
  1. Determines your blood type
HIV p24 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibodies
Contains 1 tests including : HIV p24 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibodies
  1. Detects HIV Infection
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen(HbsAg)
Contains 1 tests including : Hepatitis B Surface Antigen(HbsAg)
  1. Checks for Hepatitis B infection
Plasma Glucose(Random)
Contains 1 tests including : Plasma Glucose(Random)
  1. Checks your blood sugar level - to detect gestational diabetes mellitus
TSH-Ultrasensitive (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
Contains 1 tests including : TSH-Ultrasensitive (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
  1. CHecks for hypothyroidism which can affect the baby
Serum Iron
Contains 1 tests including : Serum Iron
  1. Checks for iron deficiency
Glycosylated Hemoglobin(HBA1C)
Contains 1 tests including : Glycosylated Hemoglobin(HBA1C)
  1. Checks your average blood sugar level over the past few months

List of Eligibility Criteria for the ANC Profile Test

  • Pregnancy

    Any woman who is pregnant should get this ANC Test done at least once every three months.

  • High-Risk Pregnancies

    Mothers who had previously complicated pregnancies should get tested at earliest.

  • Pregnanct Mothers who are known cases of diseases

    Pregnant women who are known carriers of HIV, Hepatits B or Syphilis, those who are known to have diabetes or thyroid problems, should all be tested if they are already undergoing treatment.

Summary

  • What is the cost of ANC Profile Test in Pune?

    The cost of ANC Profile Test in Pune is Rs. 2640.0, at Pathofast Lab.

  • What type of sample is necessary for Pregnancy Blood Tests Profile?

    ANC Test needs Blood Sample and Urine Sample

  • In how much time will the reports be ready for ANC Profile Test?

    All the Pregnancy Blood Tests Profile reports will be ready after 1 days.

  • What are the normal ranges for different tests in the ANC Test?

    Please refer to the table of Normal Ranges below.

  • Is home sample collection available for ANC Profile Test?

    Yes, home sample collection is available for Pregnancy Blood Tests Profile various areas of Pune.

How to prepare for the ANC Profile Test in Pune?

Before getting these tests, you should be aware of important pre-test guidelines. These include whether or not to fast, which medicines you can take and what foods to avoid.

The following table illustrates important preparation guidelines for the Antenatal Care Profile Test

Table of preparation guidelines and pre-test information for Pregnancy Blood Tests Profile

Precautions Details
At what time should the test be done? The test can be done at any time of the day.
Can I eat before the test? Yes, you can eat anything you like before the test. Fasting is not necessary for this test.
Which medicines can affect the test results? The test results may be affected by medicines like antiviral medications,immunosuppressants,anti-thyroid medications,biotin supplements. If you are taking these medications, please inform the lab.
Which foods can affect the test results? The test results may be affected by foods like . If you have eaten any of these foods, please inform the lab
Other instructions to be followed before the test? ensure proper hygiene and cleanliness while collecting the urine sample.

What are the normal ranges of the tests in ANC Test?

The table below lists the normal ranges of the different tests included in this package.

Table of normal ranges of different tests in the Antenatal Care Profile Test

Test Name Normal Range
Complete Blood Count with Peripheral Smear
  • Men
    • Hemoglobin:13-16
    • White Cells:4000-11000
    • Platelets:150000-450000
  • Women
    • Hemoglobin:12-15
    • White Cells:4000-11000
    • Platelets:150000-450000

Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here
Urine Routine (Chemistry & Microscopy : 12 ml )
  • White Blood Cells:0-4
  • Red Cells:0-4
  • Leucocyte Esterase:Absent

Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here
VDRL(RPR) negative
Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here
Blood group -
Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here
HIV p24 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibodies Non-reactive
Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen(HbsAg) Non-reactive
Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here
Plasma Glucose(Random) 70.0-199.0
Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here
TSH-Ultrasensitive (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) 0.4-4.0
Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here
Serum Iron 50.0-170.0
Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here
Glycosylated Hemoglobin(HBA1C) 4.0-5.6
Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here

How long do the reports take for Pregnancy Blood Tests Profile?

All the ANC Test reports will be ready after 1 days..

The table below lists the time taken by individual reports in the Antenatal Care Profile Test

Table of time taken by different tests in the Pregnancy Blood Tests Profile

Report Name How Long It Takes
Complete Blood Count with Peripheral Smear 1 days
Urine Routine (Chemistry & Microscopy : 12 ml ) 1 days
VDRL(RPR) 1 days
Blood group 1 days
HIV p24 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibodies 1 days
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen(HbsAg) 1 days
Plasma Glucose(Random) 1 days
TSH-Ultrasensitive (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) 1 days
Serum Iron 1 days
Glycosylated Hemoglobin(HBA1C) 1 days

Frequently Asked Questions

The CBC test helps to check for any abnormalities in the blood, such as anemia or infection. It can also provide early clues about the presence of allergies, and your general health.

Urine infections during pregnancy pose a risk of leading to more serious kidney infections. They can also affect the baby while delivery is on. For this reason checking for urinary infections by the urine test is essential for the Antenatal Tests.

The VDRL Test | RPR is done to screen for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection that can be passed from mother to baby during pregnancy. This test can detect Syphilis in the mother, and give your doctor an early warning to help treat it before it gets passed to your baby.

The blood group test is commonly included in Antenatal Panels to give your obstetrician an idea about your blood group. It helps to reserve blood in case they are expecting a complication during pregnancy. It also helps immunization of your baby in case the mother is B negative.

Both these infections pass from mother to child if precautions are not taken. They can be controlled if the status of the mother is known. It is also important for the safety of the hospital team.

Diabetes during pregnancy is a .

The TSH Test measures the levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. Thyroid disorders can affect the health of both the mother and baby.

The Serum Iron Test is performed to assess the iron levels in the mother's blood. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, which can affect the overall health of the mother and baby.

The HBA1C Test measures the average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. It helps to assess the control of diabetes, if present, during pregnancy.

Why Choose Pathofast for Antenatal Tests Package

Pathofast Lab in Pune, is the best lab in Pune for accurate and reliable blood tests. Our lab is located conveniently in the center of Pune and we also offer home sample collection for the Antenatal Tests Package in various areas of Pune.

You can be assured of quality service and timely and accurate reports

Home Sample Collection is Available for Antenatal Tests Package at the following locations in Pune :

  • Jangli Maharaj Nagar
  • Ravet
  • Viman Nagar
  • Shastrinagar, Yerawada
  • NIBM Undri Road, Kondhwa
  • Camp
  • Aundh
  • Baner
  • Dattwadi
  • Undri
  • Pimpri-Chinchwad
  • Kalyani Nagar
  • Koregaon Park
  • Sadashiv Peth