Which of the following prenatal blood or laboratory tests helps determine immunity to German measles?
A) Hematocrit and hemoglobin levels
B) Blood type and Rh
C) Rubella titer
D) Syphilis, Hepatitis B, and HIV screening
E) Pap test

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Rubella titer to determine whether the mother is immune to German measles; rubella infection during pregnancy can cause multiple birth defects, including deafness, vision disorders, and mental retardation. Hematocrit and hemoglobin levels to check for anemia. Blood type and Rh with antibody screening for possible Rh incompatibility. Syphilis screening; if the result is positive, antibiotic treatment is initiated to protect the fetus from congenital syphilis. Hepatitis B screening, because this virus can be passed to the fetus in utero. HIV screening is suggested; if the result is positive, treatment of the mother greatly reduces the risk of transmission to the fetus. Pap test to check for abnormal cervical cells.

Which of the Following Prenatal Blood or Laboratory Tests Helps