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Fetaldex Work-up, Blood

Test Code
FEDX


CPT Codes
85460

Preferred Specimen
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 3 to 5 mL of blood. Note: Include date of delivery, whether test is for RhoGAM purposes or whether test is for presence or absence of fetal cells, and diagnosis on request form.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Modification of Kleihauer-Betke (Simmler Fetal Stain Kit)

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.


Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



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.