Question

Describe the findings and resolution behind these diagnostic labs found on the chart of a 39 week gestation client in labor. A. WBC 14,000 B. HGB-9.2 gm/dl C. UA scant bacteria D. GBS positive

Answer 1

Answer A: During pregnancy, the minimum count of white blood cells should be maintained i.e. 6000/ cu mm. But In the third trimester, WBC range between 12000-18000 per microliter is considered as normal.

Answer B: Haemoglobin level in the third trimester should be normal as 13gm/dl, but in some cases specially it is dropped below 10gm/dl which is not good.

Answer C: The small amount of bacteria can be found in urine of some of the healthy people, though it is not that much problematic but still one should be very conscious regarding it during pregnancy.

Answer D: GBS positive means that there is presence of Streptococcus bacteria which causes infection which can be found in a pregnant woman's genitals.