Pregnancy is the period of time when a fetus develops inside a woman's uterus and ends with the birth of the infant. The following are some tests related to pregnancy which may be performed either to diagnose existing problems or screen for potential problems.
Pre-Conception (Pre-Pregnancy) and First Trimester (up to 12 weeks)
When having a child consult a health care professional who, based on family and medical histories, will be able to recommend which laboratory tests should be performed.Testing policies vary from region to region, but tests that may be suggested are:
More information on antenatal testing and pre-conception genetic testing can be obtained at:
National Electronic Library for Health
NHS Direct online
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