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Estimation of Fetal Blood

Message
For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.


Test Code
KBST


Alias/See Also
70477


CPT Codes
85460

Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood K2EDTA (lavender top) tube.


Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times. Indicate source of fluid specimen must be transported to laboratory within 1 hour of collection.


Transport Container
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Rejected for gross hemolysis, clotted.


Methodology
Kleihauer-Betke

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
RFMVH


Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Laboratory at Miami Valley Hospital
1 Wyoming Street 
Dayton, OH 45409


Last Updated: May 3, 2023


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.