RhIG Evaluation RHEV
| Method(s) | Fetal Bleed Screen |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 6 mL pink (K2EDTA) tube. |
| Transport | 6 mL whole blood at 20-25ºC or 2-8ºC. |
| Schedule | Daily-24 hours per day |
| Billing Code | 6910006 |
| CPTCode | 85461 |
| Notes | This test is ordered on postpartum Rh negative women. A screening test to detect the presence of fetal cells in maternal circulation is performed. A Kleihauer-Betke test is performed if the screening test is positive. This test is only available on hospital inpatients. |
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