Pregnancy Blood Tests near You in London

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Discreet and Private Pregnancy Blood Test in London

Do you want to start family planning or want to check if you are pregnant?

A pregnancy test, also known as the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test, measures the level of the hCG hormone in your urine or blood. This test is used to confirm and monitor pregnancy. The hCG hormone is usually present only when a woman is pregnant.

If you want fast result then a pregnancy blood test is more accurate than a traditional home urine pregnancy test. It will confirm the result stating whether you are pregnant or not along with the approximate age of the baby.

MD.co.uk can help you to get direct access to a pregnancy blood test in London. Our partner clinics conduct a beta hCG blood tests to confirm your pregnancy result. If the result is found positive you can seek pre-natal care from the specialists. Schedule an appointment at any of our partner clinics online. A GP appointment is a must for any kind of blood tests.

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Necessary Blood Tests during Pregnancy

Healthy pregnancy is all about proper care of yourself and your unborn child. Blood tests during pregnancy pregnancy are essential parts of prenatal care, giving you a valuable insight on your overall health and development of your baby. You may need to undergo the following tests during pregnancy:

First Trimester Blood Tests

First Trimester Blood Tests

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC) - It checks the iron levels, haematological issues and infections by counting the haematocrit, haemoglobin, platelet and while blood cells.
  • Blood Type and Rh Factor - Determining Rh factor and blood type is essential to ensure there is no Rh incompatibility issues. The patients with Rh-negative blood may need Rh immunoglobin (RhIg) shots.
  • Rubella (German Measles) Immunity - It ensures the immunity against rubella.
  • Hepatitis B and C Screening - It can detect infections that can transfer to the baby.
  • Syphilis Screening (VDRL or RPR Test) - Syphilis screening is mandatory as this STI can cause severe medical complexities if left untreated.
  • HIV Test - Early detection for HIV will alleviate the risk the transmission from mother to baby.
Second Trimester Blood Tests

Second Trimester Blood Tests

  • Glucose Screening Test- This test checks gestational diabetes in pregnant women and needs to be performed within 24-28 weeks of pregnancy.
  • Triple or Quadruple Marker Test- It screens genetic conditions such as Down syndrome and neural tube defects.

Third Trimester Blood Tests

  • Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Screening- It identified GBS bacteria leading to severe infections in newborns by passing to them during the delivery.
  • Additional CBC- It will revalidate the level of haemocrit and haemoglobin for anaemia in case these were the concerns in the first trimester.
Specialised Blood Tests for Pregnancy

Specialised Blood Tests for Pregnancy

  • Thyroid Function Tests- It checks the levels of T4, T3 and TSH to diagnose thyroid disorders as imbalance will affect the foetal development and pregnancy.
  • Antibody Screening- It looks for antibodies in Rh-negative blood type and incompatibilities that pose a threat to the baby.
  • Toxoplasmosis Screening- This detects the infection responsible for complicated pregnancy.

Make an appointment for pregnancy blood test in London now!

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Why Choose MD.co.uk for Pregnancy Blood Test

Why MD.co.uk for private pregnancy blood test in London

MD.co.uk stays ahead in the field due to the following reasons:

  • Partnered with some of the best healthcare clinics in London
  • Collaboration with UKAS accredited laboratories
  • Instant and smooth access to GP consultations
  • All results are checked by the in-house doctors
  • Availability of same day pregnancy blood test in London
  • Open 7 days a week
  • Affordable and convenient pre-natal and post-natal care

FAQs

Which are the initial signs of pregnancy?

In the initial stage, you will experience different pregnancy symptoms because of a spike in hCG level. This includes feeling sick, irritation, frequent urge to urinate, feeling tired and sluggish and breast tenderness.

  • Pregnancy confirmation- Blood tests for pregnancy will help you to get confirmation that you are pregnant and it is more reliable than home pregnancy tests.
  • Regulate the pregnancy development- It helps to track the pregnancy, ensuring health of both mother and the baby.
  • Differentiating the pregnancy stages- It assists the doctor to identify the stages of pregnancy which will allow better planning and care.

You can undergo pregnancy blood tests on 6-8 days of ovulating to check if you have conceived or not. If you receive negative result and suspect pregnancy then retesting is highly recommended!

No preparation is required for pregnancy blood test.

For optimum accuracy, you need to undergo this test on the first day of missing your period. However, a Beta hCG test can deliver positive result within 10 days of conception.

hCG level rises in the first trimester of pregnancy and hence this test can detect if you are pregnant within 6-8 days of ovulation.