Evaluating test utilization for anemia during pregnancy.

Objective: To evaluate, using longitudinal laboratory data, potential care gaps, and the prevalence of anemia in pregnant women residing in New Mexico, USA.

Methods: A total of 985 pregnant women aged 13-60 were included from December 1, 2018 to December 1, 2019. Parameters included frequency of CBC, iron studies, reticulocyte panel, prevalence of anemia, iron deficiency anemia (IDA), iron deficiency (ID), anemia change throughout pregnancy, and ICD-10 codes utilization.