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Kleihauer-Betke

Test Code
KLBET


Alias/See Also
Fetal Hemolglobin


CPT Codes
85460

Preferred Specimen
6.0 ml of whole blood


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL of whole blood


Instructions
Blood Bank signature form must be complete and signed at the time of collection.


Transport Container

Pink or EDTA (lavender top)




Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 24 hours




Methodology
Manual

Setup Schedule
Set up on receipt


Report Available
Turn around time: Routine 3 hours, stat 1.5 hrs.




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.