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Rhogam Workup Order - NOCO
Test CodeRHWO (RL) - NOCO
Alias/See Also
Rh Immunoglobulin Evaluation (Laboratory Only), Blood
BTFR Echo (cs), RHIG Eligibility Info - NCMC/Horizon
RWHO - MMC & BFCMC
BTFR Echo (cs), RHIG Eligibility Info - NCMC/Horizon
RWHO - MMC & BFCMC
CPT Codes
85461-Fetal bleed screen, 86850 - Antibody screen, 86900 - ABO, 86901 - Rh type
Preferred Specimen
10 mL whole blood in original Lavender top (EDTA)
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Instructions
- Antepartum Rh immunoglobulin is usually given to Rh-negative women during the 28th week of pregnancy.
- Postpartum Rh immunoglobulin is drawn at least 1 hour post-delivery for testing.
- Rh immunoglobulin will be issued by phamacy and dispensed through Pixys, and must be administered within 72 hours post delivery.
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
EDTA whole blood | Refrigerated | 2 days |
Methodology
Tube Agglutination/Micro Typing SystemsTM Gell Test Systems/Solid Phase Red Cell Adherance
Includes ABO/Rh type, and fetal bleed screen.
Note: Rh immunoglobulin injection will be billed separately.
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
No established reference values
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory