Giving a reason, mention four blood tests carried out in an antenatal clinic (4 marks)

  • Rhesus factor-to check if the rhesus factor is negative or positive. If mothers rhesus factor is negative the problem is dealt with by the doctors
  • Haemoglobin level-to check if the mother is anemic or normal. If anaemic, iron and folic acid tablets and dietary advice is given
  • Rubella or measles-to check if she is immune to rubella or measles
  • Blood group-to determine blood group whether AB, O, A, B
  • HIV testing- to understand the implication of a positive or negative result on the baby.
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