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RHO Immune Globulin

Message
Specimen must be labeled with full first name, full last name, date of birth, collection date, collection time and initials of collector.


Test Code
R


Alias/See Also
Rhogam


CPT Codes
86900, 86901, 86850 and J2790

Includes
Group, type and antibody screen.


Preferred Specimen
10 mL EDTA whole blood (large pink tube) 8 mL Red Top tube


Patient Preparation
  1. Bring doctor's order to any one of our off-site locations.  The injection will be given the following day.
  2. On the day of the injection go to the FHH Hospital to receive the injection.
  3. Use the Main Entrance and register with the Patient Access Department.
  4.  FHH Labs will need to know:
    •  Date Injection to be given (example- date or within 72 hrs)
    •  Greater than 20 weeks gestation (Y or N) 
    •  Is this an outpatient for prophylactic RhoGam? (Y or N)


Instructions
See patient preparation instructions


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Do not store at room temperature
Refrigerated: 3 days for EDTA 14 days for clotted specimens
Frozen: Can not freeze


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed samples or samples contaminated with IV fluid are not acceptable.



Last Updated: November 1, 2024


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.