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Fetal Hct-Spun
Messagethis testing is performed during a Fetal Intrauterine Transfusion only
Test Code
FETSHCT
Alias/See Also
neonatal hct, spun
Preferred Specimen
whole blood, EDTA
Minimum Volume
250 uL microtainer
Instructions
Must be 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
MANUAL
Setup Schedule
Must be scheduled with the Hematology Department
Limitations
lipemia, icterus, cold agglutinin
Reference Range
SEE REPORT