Safeguard your pregnancy journey with Scan4Health’s ANC Profile Test—a comprehensive diagnostic panel essential for monitoring the health of both the expectant mother and growing baby. The ANC (Antenatal Care) Profile Test is performed during pregnancy to detect conditions and complications early, optimize maternal health, and promote positive birth outcomes through personalised care and intervention.

How to Prepare for Your ANC Profile Test?

• Fasting: Fasting for 8–12 hours is commonly recommended before blood sugar measurements; follow your doctor’s instructions.
• Medication Guidance: Share all current medications, supplements, and special diets with your physician.
• Hydration and Clothing: Stay hydrated and wear loose, comfortable clothing to make sample collection easier.
• Consent/Forms: Duly completed consent forms may be required for infection screening (e.g., HIV).
• Timing: Typically performed early (first trimester) but may be repeated as needed through pregnancy.

The ANC Profile Test includes several lab tests performed during pregnancy to assess the mother's health and identify any issues that might affect the pregnancy. These tests use blood and urine samples and look at several important health factors, such as:

Blood Tests:

• Complete Blood Count (CBC): Checks hemoglobin, red/white blood cells, and platelets for anemia, infection, or clotting issues.
• Blood Group & Rh Factor: Screens for incompatibility risks between mother and baby.
• Blood Sugar (Fasting/Postprandial/Random): Identifies gestational diabetes or pre-existing diabetes.
• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Assesses thyroid health—a key factor in fetal growth.
• Hemoglobin Electrophoresis: Detects hemoglobinopathies such as thalassemia/sickle cell traits.
• Infectious Disease Markers: HIV, Hepatitis B (HBsAg), Syphilis (VDRL/RPR), Rubella immunity, and sometimes hepatitis C.
• ESR, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D: Evaluates nutritional status, inflammation, and deficiency risks.

Urine Tests:

• Routine and Microscopy: Detects urinary tract infection, protein in urine (an early warning of preeclampsia), glucose, and other metabolic or renal abnormalities.

Additional tests may be added based on risk factors—like liver/kidney function, viral markers, or ultrasound imaging to track fetal development.

Choose Scan4Health for a complete ANC Profile, trusted pregnancy monitoring, and expert support throughout the prenatal period. Book your ANC Profile Test today for clarity, prevention, and peace of mind.