Question

A 32-year-old woman, 10 weeks pregnant, attends her booking appointment. Routine screening blood tests reveal she is Rhesus D negative. Her partner's blood group is unknown. What is the recommended management regarding Rhesus D prophylaxis according to NICE NG207?

Accepted Answer

Administer standard dose anti-D immunoglobulin at 28 weeks gestation

Answer

Administer standard dose anti-D immunoglobulin now

Answer

Test partner's blood group first

Answer

Administer standard dose anti-D immunoglobulin only if sensitising events occur

Answer

No anti-D immunoglobulin needed unless partner is confirmed Rhesus D positive

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman, 10 weeks pregnant, attends her booking appointment. Routine screening blood tests reveal she is Rhesus D negative. Her partner's blood group is unknown. What is the recommended management regarding Rhesus D prophylaxis according to NICE NG207?