Pre-Marriage 3

The Pre-Marriage 3 profile is a comprehensive premarital health screen designed for couples preparing to marry or embark on a shared future together. It combines essential genetic, infectious disease, metabolic and general wellness assessments in one convenient appointment, giving both partners a clear picture of their individual health status before they take this important step.

The profile covers blood group and rhesus typing, haemoglobin electrophoresis to identify sickle cell and beta thalassaemia carrier status, diabetes screening via HbA1c, and screening for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis and rubella immunity. A full blood count and a set of vital signs complete the picture, providing a broad snapshot of your current physical health. An optional drug of abuse screen is available for those who require it.

Blood Group & Type
- ABO group
- Rhesus (Rh) factor

Haemoglobin Electrophoresis (Genotype)
- Sickle cell trait or disease
- Beta thalassaemia trait or disease

Blood Sugar
- Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)

HIV Screening
- HIV antibody (HIV Ab)
- HIV antigen (HIV Ag)

Hepatitis B & C Screening
- Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
- Hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb)
- Hepatitis C antibody (HCV Ab)

Syphilis Screening
- Anti-treponemal antibody (Syphilis Ab)

Rubella Screening
- Rubella antibodies (IgM / IgG)

Complete Blood Count
- White blood cells (WBCs)
- Red blood cells (RBCs)
- Platelets (PLTs)

Vital Signs
- Height
- Weight
- Body mass index (BMI)
- Blood pressure
- Pulse rate
- Body temperature
- Blood oxygen saturation (SpO2)

Optional Drug of Abuse Screen (additional fee applies)
- Amphetamines (AMP)
- Barbiturates (BAR)
- Benzodiazepines (BZO)
- Buprenorphine (BUP)
- Cannabis (THC)
- Cocaine (COC)
- Cotinine (COT)
- Ecstasy (MDMA)
- Fentanyl (FEN)
- Ketamine (KET)
- Methadone (MTD)
- Methamphetamine (MET)
- Opiates (OPI)
- Oxycodone (OXY)
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
- Propoxyphene (PPX)
- Tramadol (TRA)

Why it matters

Knowing your blood group and rhesus status is important for future pregnancy planning and safe transfusion. Haemoglobin electrophoresis identifies carriers of sickle cell and beta thalassaemia, which helps couples understand the risk of passing these conditions to their children. Screening for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and syphilis supports early detection and treatment, protecting both partners and any future family. Rubella immunity testing is particularly valuable for women planning pregnancy, as immunity can be confirmed or vaccination arranged before conception. HbA1c reveals undiagnosed or poorly controlled diabetes, while the full blood count and vital signs provide a broad picture of your general health. Together, these results empower couples to make informed decisions, seek timely care where needed, and begin married life with confidence and peace of mind.