First IVF and blood tests required (again!) What are they testing now?

[glt01]

We've got all our paperwork through now but have to go for bloods (both me and husband) on the day we see the consultant for our first cycle? Anyone got any idea what they're testing for?

It's not until February but I'm trying to work out why we need more bloods done again... they've bled us dry already and we've had every single blood test we can think of (including all the rubella, hepatitis and HIV screening) so not sure why they're taking more blood! Any advice welcome! Just seems bizarre to take more blood when they've got every test result!

Thanks in advance!

[sheri1991]

It cound be for the hiv and hep b&c cuz they have to be withing 3 months of egg collection.. wen did you have them b4? Xx

[glt01 in reply to sheri1991]

We had them in July, just seems such a waste of money to keep testing if we haven't done anything out the ordinary! Thanks for your help

[MrsAdzee]

As sheri1991 said, bloods are “out of date” after 3 months. It certainly is annoying xx

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I really hate blood tests. I always ask them why they are needed before deciding to go ahead.

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi glt01. Probably to check out HIV etc again, as the original test just tells you for that day, and it can take a few months for HIV and Hep C etc to manifest itself. All normal bloods, so try not to worry. Diane

[glt01 in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you! Just seem such a waste of nhs funding to keep repeating the same bloods when we're not classed as "at risk".

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to glt01]

Hi. I do agree. It’s called “protocol “!! Diane