TEST/ORDERS

Question 1

AFP

Answer 1

alpha-fetoprotein test) blood to test to check the protein in babies liver
- 2nd trimester test

Question 2

GBS

Answer 2

(group B strep) - bacteria test culture during pregnancy

can be passed onto baby and cause whooping cough? pregnant patient will need to receive IV abx during labor

Question 3

GTT

Answer 3

(glucose tolerance test) there is 1 hour screening and a 3 hour screnning
-cut off is 135

Question 4

NIPT

Answer 4

(non-invasive prenatal testing), Qnatal: genetic blood test that screens for things such as down syndrome
-can also tell sex of the baby

Question 5

NST

Answer 5

(fetal non-stress test)

screen to check on the fetal heart rate

Question 6

RPR

Answer 6

(rapid plasma regain) syphilis rest during pregnancy