Fetal RBC Stain

Test Code
LAB762


Alias/See Also
1231400022


CPT Codes
85460

Includes
FETAL CELL COUNT
MATERNAL CELL COUNT
% FETAL CELLS
FMH VOLUME
KLEIHAUER-BETKE
VIALS RHOGAM REQUIRED


Preferred Specimen
EDTA Lavender top tube


Instructions
Collect in EDTA Lavender top tube. Invert immediately and gently mix with anticoagulant.


Methodology
Fetaldex

Reference Range
FETAL CELL COUNT
<=0 /Toal Maternal cell count
MATERNAL CELL COUNT
<=2,000 Total Cells Counted
% FETAL CELLS
<=0.0 %
FMH VOLUME
<15.0 mL
KLEIHAUER-BETKE
Negative
VIALS RHOGAM REQUIRED
<=1 vials of Rhogam


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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