RH IMMUNE GLOBULIN POSTPARTUM TESTING

Test Code

LAB3029

Alias/See Also

RHIGG POSTPARTUM

CPT Codes
85461, RHIG Code J2791(Rhophylac) Fetql Cell Screen

Includes

Fetal Cell Screen

Preferred Specimen

1- 6 mL Pink top tube drawn approximately 1 hour after delivery

Minimum Volume

6 mL

Instructions

Cord blood should be submitted simultaneously.Handwritten Sample Label Required

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Methodology
Agglutination

Setup Schedule

Set Up:Daily Report Available:1 day

Clinical Significance

Rho (D) immune globulin (human) is a sterile solution containing 300 ug of IgG anti-Rho(D) for use in preventing the immunization in Rh negative female exposed to Rh positive red cells. It is indicated for Rh negative females who give birth to Rh positive or Du positive infants, and for abortion or termination of pregnancy. Includes fetal cell screen to detect excessive Rh positive fetal cells which may indicate additional doses of Rh immune globulin may be needed to prevent Rh sensitization. ***REFLEX: If qualitative fetal cell screen test is positive, then Kleihauer-Betke (fetal hemoglobin) is performed to quantitate the fetal-maternal hemorrhage. If indicated, the required dose of Rh immune globulin is calculated.

Performing Laboratory
GBMC Blood Bank

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.