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KLEIHAUER-BETKE STAIN

Test Code
LAB762


Alias/See Also
FETAL MATERNAL HEMOGLOBIN
 


CPT Codes
85460

Preferred Specimen
Lavender Top Tube.


Minimum Volume
1.0 ml


Instructions
1.0 ml of EDTA whole blood or 1 lavender-top (EDTA) Microtainer tube (0.2 ml of EDTA whole blood).


Transport Container
Lavender top tube


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Microscopy

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:1 day


Reference Range
FETAL MATERNAL HGB%0.0 - 0.01


Clinical Significance
For the detection of fetal hemorrhage into maternal circulation.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Hematology



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.