Hemolytic disease of the newborn
Disease Information
Tests
How does a doctor know that it’s hemolytic disease of the newborn?
Hemolytic disease of the newborn can be diagnosed during pregnancy or after the baby is born.
Tests conducted during pregnancy may include:
- complete blood count test for the mother
- ultrasound
- amniocentesis
- cordocentesis
After birth, tests may include:
- complete blood count test for the baby
-
umbilical cord blood test


