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HelpTest ID BLOD0667 Kleihauer-Betke
Useful For
Useful to indicate amount of Rh Immune Globulin to administer to prevent stimulation of maternal anti-D.
AKA
Fetaldex
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
Collect specimen from mother within 24 hour of delivery.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 4.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 3.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Erythrosine B Stains
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
85460