![]() ![]() Maternal Serum Quad Screen– A maternal blood screening test that looks for four specific substances in the blood.The second stage (blood testing) can be performed between 15 and 22 weeks. The first stage (combining ultrasound and blood testing) can be performed between 11 weeks and 13 weeks and 6 days. Sequential Screen – A two-stage screening that assesses the risk of several chromosomal abnormalities including Down syndrome.If you are at risk, your doctor will discuss these optional tests with you. Today there are several noninvasive screening tests available to you in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy to assess the chances that your fetus may have a genetic (inherited) disorder and/or birth defects. ![]() Antibiotics can be given during labor to help prevent infection of the baby. Many women carry GBS without having symptoms, but it can be passed to a baby during birth and cause serious health problems. Group B Strep (GBS) Culture – GBS is a type of bacteria that lives in the vagina and rectum. ![]()
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