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Test Code LAB0233072 RHIG (Rh Immune Globulin)Evaluation, Blood

Methodology

Rh Prophylaxis

Includes Fetal Maternal Hemmorhage (LAB0214439) and RHIG product

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Additional Information:

1.ABO/ Rh testing is required if not previously on record with CCLS Transfusion Service.

2. Typically administered to Rh-negative, unsensitized patients who have delivered an Rh-positive baby, have had an amniocentesis, or have had a miscarriage within the past 72 hours.

3. Used for women over 20 weeks gestation or postpartum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerated/Frozen NO

Reference Values

Not applicable

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86900 Blood Typing

86901 Rh

85461  Fetal Maternal Hemmorhage

85460 Kleihauer-Betke Smear for Quantitation for Fetal-Maternal Hemmorhage, Blood, if appropriate.