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Fetal Bleed Stain

Message
A Rhogam work up should also be ordered with this test


Test Code
FBST


Alias/See Also
Kleihauer Betke Stain, Fetal Maternal Erythrocyte Ratio, Acid Elution


Preferred Specimen
4 mL EDTA whole blood


Instructions
Collect maternal blood as soon possbile after suspected fetal/maternal bleed on Rh negative woman. This will be used for RhIG dosage.


Transport Container
Original collection vial


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
8 hours ambient, 2 days refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Collected in SST tube


Report Available
Same Day




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.