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Order Code KleihBetke Fetal Bleed Stain

Additional Codes

Epic Order ID LAB2640

Epic Order ID LAB762I

Sub activity Type

Blood Bank

Collection tube (preferred)

Lavender

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Minimum Volume

2ml

Stability

10 days at 20-22°C

Transport temperature

Ambient

Transport Container

Original vial

Rejection Criteria

SST tube

Performance

Performed Daily

Report Available

Same day

Notes

Recommended to test immediately. Collect maternal blood as soon as possible after suspected fetal/maternal bleed on RH negative women; to be used for RHIG dosage, RHIG workup should also be ordered with this test

Clinical Significance

Also known as Kleihauer Betke Stain, Fetal Maternal Erythrocyte Ratio