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HelpTest Code XKBC Fetalmaternal Hemorrhage, Quantitative, Blood
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EPIC: LAB292
Methodology
Acid Elution Test (Kleihauer-Betke)
Used to detect and quantitate fetal red cells in the maternal circulation.
Performing Laboratory
Catholic Medical Center (CMC), Manchester, NH
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a 10-mL, pink-top, Blood Bank (K2 EDTA) tube(s), and send EDTA whole blood.
Reference Values
Reported as percentage of fetal cells seen
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85460