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HelpTest 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 mothers 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
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.