Fetal Hemoglobin

Test Code
FETHB


Alias/See Also
LAB3010038
Kleihauer Betke
 


CPT Codes
85460, 85460, 85460

Preferred Specimen
4.0 mL whole blood collected in a K2EDTA lavender top tube


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL whole blood


Specimen Stability
Up to two weeks when whole blood is refrigerated (2 - 8oC), althought it is recommended that the specimen be analyzed as promptly as possible.


Reference Range
No Fetal Cells Seen


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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.