KLEIHAUER-BETKE (FOR FETAL CELLS) - ACID ELUTION
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: KB
UPHSM LIS Test #: 345
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 345
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 7ml
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Red Top (Plain)
Collection Info:
Do not separate serum from cells or use SST tube. EDTA can be used. Specimen cannot be over 24 hrs old.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Red Top (Plain)
Collection Info:
Do not separate serum from cells or use SST tube. EDTA can be used. Specimen cannot be over 24 hrs old.
Methods
Modified Kleihauer-Betke procedure.
Clinical Utilities
Detection of fetal blood cells in maternal blood.
CPT Codes
85460
* 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
