Early Reassaurance Scan & Pregnancy Blood Test

Pregnancy Health Blood Test

What to Expect:

• Our experienced phlebotomist will ask you to uncover one arm (please wear loose clothing).
• A tourniquet will be placed around your upper arm to make your veins easier to access.
• A small sample of blood (around 8ml) will be drawn into special tubes using a fine needle.
• A plaster will be applied to the site—this can be removed after a couple of hours.
• Your sample is then posted to our partner laboratory for analysis.
• Results will be available within 2–3 working days and include a doctor’s overview.

If you’re nervous about needles:

We understand this can be a worry for some. Our team is kind, skilled, and here to help. Please let us know how you’re feeling, and we’ll take extra care to make you comfortable.

If we can’t get a sample:

This is rare, but if we’re unable to collect your blood sample (due to hydration, temperature, or other factors), we’ll offer you a free follow-up appointment to try again.

Before Your Blood Test:

• Hydrate well the day before and on the day of your appointment to make it easier to draw blood.
• Avoid caffeine and stay warm—both help your veins stay more visible.
• Wear loose clothing for easy access to your arm.
• Let us know if you’re taking blood thinners or any medication.
• Avoid biotin supplements for two days beforehand and any vitamin/mineral supplements 24 hours prior.
• Avoid vigorous exercise, sexual activity, nipple stimulation, or heavy meals for 48 hours before the test.
• If you have periods, ideally take this test 2–5 days after the start of your cycle.
• Book your appointment between 6am and 10am for best accuracy.

Early Reassurance Ultrasound Scan

Preparing for your scan

You can prepare for your Early Reassurance Scan by ensuring that you are properly hydrated in the 24 hours leading up to your scan. Please also ensure you arrive at the clinic with a full bladder.

Please bring your pregnancy notes with you. We may not need them, but it is helpful if our qualified sonographers need to refer to them at any stage during your pregnancy scan.

Additional images, digital downloads of your scan images and a variety of products are available at Hey Baby 4D Luton to purchase on the day.

Finding Hey Baby 4D Hull

Being based in Melton makes our clinic easily accessible to clients from the East Riding of Yorkshire, especially Hull, Goole, Cottingham, Driffield & Beverley. For those travelling over the Humber from the South Bank, we will even reimburse your bridge toll, making us easily accessible to those living in Grimsby, Cleethorpes & Scunthorpe. When visiting Hey Baby 4D in Hull, please only park outside units 4 & 5. There is further parking at the end of the car park. Post code for sat nav: HU14 3PU.