The following should be tested at every ANC visit–

Correct option is C

Sol. At every Antenatal Care (ANC) visit, routine investigations include checking hemoglobin levels, urine sugar, and urine protein. Hemoglobin helps assess anemia, while urine sugar screening helps detect gestational diabetes, and proteinuria is an early sign of preeclampsia. These parameters are essential for monitoring maternal and fetal health and for early identification of complications.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Haemoglobin, Urine sugar and HCG – Incorrect. HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is primarily tested during early pregnancy to confirm gestation, not at every ANC visit.
· (b) Haemoglobin, blood and urine sugar – Incorrect. Though useful, proteinuria detection is missing here, which is crucial in diagnosing hypertensive disorders.
· (c) Haemoglobin, Urine sugar and protein – Correct. These are the standard tests done at every ANC visit to screen for anemia, gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia.
· (d) Haemoglobin, Urine sugar and HPL – Incorrect. HPL (Human Placental Lactogen) is a placental hormone not typically monitored at routine ANC visits.