Fetal Cell Stain (Kleihauer Betke)

Test Code
1235500350


Alias/See Also
FTLD
Kleihauer


CPT Codes
85460

Includes
Fetal Cells Raw Count
Fetal/Adult RBC Ratio
Estimated Fetomaternal Hemorr
Vials RhoGAM Indicated
Fetal Cell Stain Neg QC
Fetal Cell Stain Pos QC


Preferred Specimen
Whole blood collected in a pink-top EDTA tube


Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in a lavender-top EDTA tube


Instructions
Do not spin.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 24 hours


Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab



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