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First antenatal blood test results

  • 16-04-2013 10:35am
    #1
    lillylisa_mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi all I had my first antenatal appointment on the 3rd of April in Wexford. Does anyone know how long before they have the results from the blood tests done or how quickly they contact u if something is wrong? Thanks


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  • #2
    lazygal
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    AFAIK you'll only hear back if there's an issue. Both times I was put on iron after my bloods, but any other mums who had no problems didn't hear anything, the odd one might have their midwife/consultant say the bloods were fine. My results were only discussed because I had a few problems.

    ETA My results were discussed at my 16 week check, having been done at 11 weeks. The iron supplement wasn't urgent so I didn't hear anything in between. I'm in Dublin but I'm sure most places are the same.


  • #3
    Dinkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,293 ✭✭✭Dinkie


    My first appointment in Wexford was on 3 April also :) Couldn't believe how busy it was that day!

    Like Lazygal said, I was told by the nurse that day that I wouldn't hear anything back unless there was a problem. Have my anomaly scan on next week, so am assuming if there is anything minor I'll hear about it then.


  • #4
    xalot
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    I had my bloods taken at my booking appointment (7 weeks) and didn't hear anything until my next hospital visit at 16 weeks where they told me everything was fine. I'd imagine they'd contact you if anything serious showed up.


  • #5
    wolfpawnat
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    Usually the results are back in 3-5 working days, you are only ever contacted when there is a problem. :)


  • #6
    lang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 253 ✭✭lang


    OH had bloods and the like done in Mullingar a good few weeks back and we didn't hear anything. Don't think they would contact you unless there was something wrong like Iron levels or Infection. I'm sure you could always contact your GP if you are concerned.

    My OH has to go to the GP again next week to have a second sample of her blood to be sent on to Mullingar just in case she has to go there to have the baby - we are hoping for a Home Birth.


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