FETAL BLOOD SCREEN

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: ROD
UPHSM LIS Test #: 133
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 4 hours, 1 hour (STAT)
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 5.0 mL of EDTA whole blood
Temperature:
Tube Type: 1 Lavender or Pink Top (EDTA) tube
Collection Info:
NOTE:
Please send a copy of the physician order with the specimen.
Collect immediately following sensitizing event (delivery, miscarriages, etc).
Volume: 7.0 mL of serum
Temperature:
Tube Type: 1 Red Top (Plain)
Collection Info:
SST TUBE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
NOTE:
Please send a copy of the physician order with the specimen.

Methods

Manual, Test Kit

Clinical Utilities

If result is positive, a kleihauer-betke stain will be performed to better quantitate the fetal-maternal hemorrhage.

CPT Codes

85461

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Negative (reported as positive or negative)