Whats this blood test for??

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February 14th, 2009, 10:02 AM
~Debbie~

Whats this blood test for??

My ob gave me a referral to get some blood tests done, but, we where to busy chatting, and he never got around to saying what its for.
This is what it says...

FBC, Ferritin, IDC, TSH only

My main worry is that i will be taking AIden with me to get teh blood tests done, and if they are for GD, i dont want to have to sit and wait for 2 hours with a toddler. So, if it is, then, i can arrange someone to look after him..

Thanks.
February 14th, 2009, 10:07 AM
OceanPrincess

You're at about the right gestation for the GD test... but I am pretty sure mine said "GTT" on it for Glucose Tolerance Test.

Ferratin is something to do with iron...

Does it say anything about fasting before the test? The 2hr GD needs you to fast I think but the 1hr one that I did doesn't need fasting.

If all else fails, call the Obs! Or even your GP should be able to explain!
February 14th, 2009, 10:08 AM
visitor1

FBC is full blood count...

Not sure what the tests would be for, perhaps give the OB office a call and ask?
February 14th, 2009, 10:08 AM
Trillian

Ferritin is to check your iron levels, FBC is full blood count, TSH is to screen for thyroid hormones. Not sure what IDC is
February 14th, 2009, 10:16 AM
Alan

Hi Debbie
FBC = Full Blood Count
Ferritin = Check your iron reserves
TSH = thyroid screening hormones
IDC = no idea what this is. Are you sure it says IDC?
February 14th, 2009, 10:18 AM
~Debbie~

thanks all.. it def says IDC
February 15th, 2009, 04:29 PM
Pandora

Is it handwritten or typed, could it say IDL?
February 15th, 2009, 05:13 PM
~Debbie~

i googgled it.. and, from what i can gather, its got something to do with testing for genetic diseases. Its called the Indirect Coombs test apparently.
February 16th, 2009, 12:28 PM
Pandora

oh I think I had that written up as IAT on my antenatal tests. its confusing when they use different terms huh?
February 16th, 2009, 01:06 PM
~Debbie~

just slightly.. i got abit concerned after i goggled it, and most of the hits where pages on screaning for breast cancer.. i guess the test must be very similar.
February 16th, 2009, 01:08 PM
myson

none of those are fasting tests as far as i know. i did them two weeks ago. shouldnt take too long.

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