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KLEIHAUER-BETKE

Test Code
KB


CPT Codes
85460

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood EDTA


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: Not acceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens. Recollection is required



Last Updated: February 27, 2018


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.