Planning a Pregnancy? Here’s What to Check First
If you’re thinking about trying to conceive, there’s a short list of things worth checking beforehand — not because anything is likely wrong, but because a few results genuinely change what happens next, and it’s easier to act on them before pregnancy than during.
Our Pre-Pregnancy Check looks at your immunity to rubella and varicella (chickenpox), both of which can cause serious problems if contracted during pregnancy, and screens for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, chlamydia, and gonorrhea — infections that can sometimes pass to a baby during pregnancy or delivery.
Why timing matters here
If a test shows you’re not immune to rubella or varicella, that’s something a doctor can address with a vaccine — but some vaccines can’t be given once you’re already pregnant. Finding this out ahead of time, rather than after, is the whole point.
One thing this is not: a full prenatal panel. It doesn’t include blood typing, a complete blood count, or a urine culture. If you’re already pregnant, your prenatal provider will order the specific panel you need.
What to expect
No fasting needed. You’ll give both a blood sample and a urine sample.
Ready to order? The Pre-Pregnancy Check is $179 at SelectATest, with results in your own secure online portal.
This post is for general information and does not replace advice from your own doctor. Tests are ordered by an independent licensed physician, and results are not a diagnosis. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.