Fetal Hemoglobin (Betke Stain for RhIG injection)
Order Name
FETAL HGB
Test Number: 0101800
Revision Date 08/26/2014
Test Number: 0101800
Revision Date 08/26/2014
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Fetal RBC's
|
Microscopy | 48556-5 |
|
Estimated Fetal Blood Volume
|
Calculation | 48555-7 |
|
Rh Immune Globulin Recommended
|
Calculation | 1313-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (1 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen should be stored and transported refrigerated. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days |
| Clinical Use | Fetal hemoglobin estimation is used to determine possible fetomaternal hemorrhage. If fetal cells are present in the Rh(-) negative mother's blood, a calculation is performed to determine the necessary dosage of Rh Immune Globulin. |
| Notes | To quantitate fetal hemoglobin in myelodysplasia or thalassemia use HGBOP HPLC. To quantitate fetal hemoglobin used to monitor treatment of sickle cell disease use HGB F HPLC. |
| CPT Code(s) | 85460 |
| Lab Section | Hematology |