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HelpTest ID BLOD1489 Intrauterine Kleihauer-Betke
Synonym
Fetal Maternal Hemorrhage Quantitative Test
Specimen Type/Requirements
Purple (EDTA) Tube or Pink (EDTA) Tube
Collected by Maternal Fetal Medicine post intrauterine transfusion (IUT Txn) of blood products (Red Blood Cells).
Specimen will be rejected if overt hemolysis.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 72 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Microscopy
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck
CPT
85460