Which tests should be conducted in every antenatal check-up?

Correct option is B

Sol. During every antenatal check-up, routine screening tests are performed to monitor maternal and fetal health. The essential tests include Hemoglobin (Hb), Urine sugar, and Urine Albumin to detect anemia, gestational diabetes, and kidney function abnormalities.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Hemoglobin, Urine sugar, HCG – Incorrect. While hemoglobin and urine sugar are essential tests, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is primarily used for pregnancy confirmation, not routine antenatal check-ups.
· (b) Hemoglobin, Urine sugar, Urine Albumin – Correct answer.
· Hemoglobin (Hb): Detects maternal anemia, which is common in pregnancy.
· Urine Sugar: Helps screen for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
· Urine Albumin (Proteinuria): Detects preeclampsia and kidney disorders.
· (c) Hemoglobin, Blood sugar, Urine sugar – Partially correct.
· Blood sugar testing is done selectively (not in every antenatal check-up), mainly for women at risk of gestational diabetes. Routine urine sugar tests are preferred.
· (d) Hemoglobin, Urine sugar, HPL – Incorrect.
· Human placental lactogen (HPL) is a placental hormone involved in fetal growth and maternal glucose metabolism but is not used as a routine antenatal test.