Rhogam Workup Order - NOCO

Test Code

RHWO (RL) - NOCO

Alias/See Also

Rh Immunoglobulin Evaluation (Laboratory Only), Blood
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 Systems^TM 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

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.