Pregnancy Blood Work and Routine Tests

Pregnancy Blood Work and Routine Tests

Complete your pregnancy tests with Biron

Did you just find out you’re pregnant?

During pregnancy, blood and urine tests and ultrasounds allow for the monitoring of both mother and baby's health.

With or without an appointment at 70+ service points in Quebec

With or without an appointment at 70+ service points in Quebec

Reliable and fast results accessible online

Reliable and fast results accessible online

Certified, experienced, and caring staff

Certified, experienced, and caring staff

Tailored setting (comfortable chair and private room)

Tailored setting (comfortable chair and private room)

Which tests are needed for each trimester of pregnancy?

Pregnancy confirmation and 1st-trimester panel:

  • Beta-hCG measurement to accurately confirm that you are pregnant
  • Blood glucose measurement
  • TSH measurement to evaluate thyroid function
  • Complete Blood Count (CBC) to measure red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
  • Antibody screening (including blood type) to evaluate blood compatibility with the baby
  • Urine analysis and urine culture to check kidney health or identify a urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • STI screening to identify infections that could impact thebaby’s health (syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B)
  • First-trimester obstetric ultrasound (fetal heartbeat and dating)

Prenatal Screening:

  • Nuchal translucency ultrasound to assess the risk of chromosomal or cardiac abnormalities *Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) via blood sample, starting at 10 weeks, to identify the risk of trisomies 21, 18, and 13
Pregnancy confirmation and 1st-trimester panel:
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Tests for the 2nd trimester of pregnancy:

  • Morphological ultrasound to check the development of organs and limbs, and to find out the baby's sex. This service is not offered at Imagix.
  • Induced hyperglycemia to screen for gestational diabetes around the 26th week of pregnancy

Tests for the 3rd trimester of pregnancy:

  • Group B Streptococcus screening to detect bacteria in the gastrointestinal, genital, or respiratory tracts and prevent postpartum infections
  • Third-trimester obstetric ultrasound (between the 26th and the 40th week)
Additional tests and services:
  • Ferritin levels to detect anemia or low iron stores
  • Vaccinations: RSV, Tdap combination (diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus)

Tests requested by your doctor may vary based on your health; fewer or additional tests may be recommended.

To assist your doctor with your pregnancy follow-up, Biron provides a comprehensive pregnancy prescription including routine tests. Discover our service offer adapted to your reality, available at home or at Biron service centers near you.

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Private insurers may cover some or all of the costs.

Private insurers may cover some or all of the costs.

The cost of pregnancy laboratory tests varies depending on the service selected.