Fetal Cell Screening Test, Blood

Test Code
3953333


CPT Codes
86999

Preferred Specimen


Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube and lavender-top (EDTA) tube-Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: Full tubes of blood
Collection Instructions: Draw post-delivery.
Note: Label tube with patient’s full name, hospital and Blood Bank identification numbers, date and time of draw, and user name of phlebotomist. 




Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum gel tube is not acceptable


Methodology
Rosette Test

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Negative
Positive tests will automatically generate an order for a #3931111 Fetal Stain, Blood which will determine the amount of RhoGAM to be administered and will be charged separately


Clinical Significance
Useful for the qualitative assessment of maternal bleeding of an Rh-negative mother with an Rh-positive baby 


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.