Fetal CBC w/o Diff

Message

this testing is performed during an Fetal Intrauterine Transfusion procedure only.



Test Code
FETHEMO


Alias/See Also
neonatal CBC w/o diff


Preferred Specimen

whole blood, EDTA



Minimum Volume
250 uL microtainer or 1 ml lavender top tube


Instructions

Collected by Physician only



Transport Container

LAV/1



Transport Temperature
4-8 degrees, C or Room Temp


Specimen Stability
48 hours at 4-8 degrees C; 24 hours at Room Temp


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens with clots, fibrin strands, platelet clumps, hemolyzed samples, samples drawn above a line


Methodology
Electronic Resistance Detection with Enhanced Hydrodynamic Focusing

Setup Schedule

Must be scheduled with the Hematology Department



Limitations
lipemia, icterus, cold agglutinin


Reference Range

SEE REPORT



Clinical Significance

See Report





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.