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Intended Use
Used to determine the amount of fetal blood in a maternal sample to correctly calculate the amount of Rhogam needed in the event of a positive fetal screen.
Methodology
Microscopic
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 6 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85460