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Do We Need To Get Any Tests Done Before Pregnancy?

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Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2022
Question: Do we need to get any tests done before pregnancy?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (16 hours later)
Brief Answer:
YES, YOU NEED TO DO SOME TESTS.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Yes, you need to do some essential tests before planning pregnancy.

Tests include: CBC, ABO & Rh ( for both), HPLC or Thalassemia screening ( for both), FBS/ PPBS ( Sugar profile), fT4/ TSH (Thyroid profile) VDRL, HBsAg, HIV.

Hope, I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr S Patra
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Do We Need To Get Any Tests Done Before Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: YES, YOU NEED TO DO SOME TESTS. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Yes, you need to do some essential tests before planning pregnancy. Tests include: CBC, ABO & Rh ( for both), HPLC or Thalassemia screening ( for both), FBS/ PPBS ( Sugar profile), fT4/ TSH (Thyroid profile) VDRL, HBsAg, HIV. Hope, I have answered your query. Regards, Dr S Patra