Prenatal Testing

The Role of Prenatal Blood Tests

The journey to motherhood is an amazing time, and you want to get the best possible start. Prenatal tests give you vital information to help you understand you’re in good health and ready to face the physical rigors of pregnancy. Taking care of yourself means you’re also taking care of your baby during these earliest and important stages of fetal development.

Types of Prenatal Tests

You can get a jump on the pregnancy blood tests your obstetrician would typically order during your first-trimester doctor’s visit.

The Prenatal Blood Test Basic gives you a broad overview of several health markers, such as the presence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), a complete blood count, and measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) immunity, among others. This test can also be taken if you’re still trying to conceive.

Hormone levels are crucial during the first trimester as an indication of fetal growth. The Prenatal Hormone Panel with hCG Pregnancy Blood Test with Gestational Table not only measures your hormones but can also help pinpoint how far along you are in your pregnancy.

Who Should Get Prenatal Blood Tests?

Any woman in her first trimester should undergo prenatal testing, for herself and her baby. If you are trying to conceive, we recommend Personalabs’ selection of fertility tests.

When to Do Pregnancy Lab Testing

Physicians typically order pregnancy labs during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, usually during one of your earliest doctor’s visits. You might undergo many tests during pregnancy, but these early prenatal tests are important because they may show you need immediate treatment for an issue, such as an STD infection, that could harm your baby. You may choose to get a blood test for pregnancy as soon as you find out you’re expecting so that you can bring the results to your first OB visit.

Get Prenatal Testing Near You

We offer pregnancy blood tests as part of our comprehensive selection of women’s health tests. In addition to fertility and prenatal tests, we also offer hormone tests for women, thyroid function tests, heart health blood tests, female cancer screening tests, and more.

When you purchase a pregnancy blood test from Personlabs, you download the lab order and take it to one of our 4,000-plus partner facilities across the country. You’ll get the blood work done and usually get the results back in 24 to 48 hours. Share the results with your physician from your Personalabs portal or print them out to take to your next appointment. You can also choose to discuss the findings with one of our board-certified physicians during a telemedicine appointment.

As an expectant mom, you want what’s best for your baby. Give your little one the gift of good health by choosing a prenatal blood test from Personalabs. We empower you to make informed healthcare decisions that are best for you both. Find prenatal testing near you today.