LAB TESTS:

Labs tests were drawn at your nurse’s visit to determine your blood type, including Rh factor — a specific protein on the surface of red blood cells. Blood tests also can reveal whether you’ve been exposed to syphilis, measles, mumps, rubella or hepatitis B. You were offered a test for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In addition, analysis of your urine was checked for bladder or kidney infection.

GLUCOLA:

Glucola screens for gestational diabetes. Hormonal changes of pregnancy make the pregnant women more prone to developing diabetes later in pregnancy; testing typically is at 28 weeks gestation. The glucola is a sugary drink that is consumed 45 minutes prior to your visit. A blood sample is obtained one hour after it is consumed. If the blood sugar is elevated then you will be scheduled for the 3-hour glucose tolerance test (3hr GTT) that is the diagnostic test to confirm you have gestational diabetes

VAGINAL CULTURE FOR BETA STREP BACTERIA:

This bacteria is normal flora (bacteria that is normally present in the body but not causing an infection) in 30% of women. Rarely, when a baby is exposed to this bacteria during birth, it can cause a serious infection in the baby. If your culture is positive please do not be alarmed; you will be given antibiotics during labor to protect your baby from infection.

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