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Test Code KLBET KLEIHAUER-BETKE, WHOLE BLOOD

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Software Test Code
Label Text                                      KLBET                                                                   
EPIC LAB762

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

The detection of fetal-maternal bleed

Method Name

Acid Elution of Fetal Cells

Reference Values

No fetal cells detected.


If fetal cells are detected, they are reported as a percentage of fetal cells, and a calculation of the bleed.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

8 am - 1 pm 

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)

Preferred Volume

Whole Blood: 4 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Specimen Collection and Handling

  1. Invert tube several times to mix blood.
  2. Do not centrifuge.
  3. Send refrigerated whole blood promptly.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature    Time
Whole Blood      Refrigerated    24 hours
Whole Blood Ambient not permitted      
Whole Blood Frozen not permitted

 

Specimens older than 24 hours will be rejected.

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Pink Top Tube (EDTA)

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
85460 Hemoglobin or RBCs, Fetal, for Fetomaternal Hemorrhage; Differential Lysis (Kleihauer-Betke)  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

Rejection Information

Clotted specimen is unacceptable.

 

Specimens older than 24 hours will be rejected.

Keywords

FETAL HEMOGLOBIN

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

Profile Information

Individual Test Description
FETAL CELLS