Kleihauer (Fetal cell)-457
Test info
Kleihauer (Fetal cell)
457
85460.0
KLE
Fetal hemoglobin stain
Fetal RBC enumeration
Fetal RBC enumeration
Determine the present of fetal cells in maternal peripheral blood (screen and quantitate fetal maternal hemorrhage)
Specimen
EDTA whole blood
4.0 mL
3.0 mL
Immediatley following collection, mix sample by inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting
Lavender (EDTA), 4mL
- Excellian clients must complete the order level information.
- All other clients submit a completed requisition along with the specimen
Refrigerated (within 6 hours of collection) - 72 hours
14 days
- Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
- Wrong container (anticoagulant or solution)
- Improper blood/anticoagulant ratio
- Delay in transport
- Improper storage
- Inappropriate timing of collection
- Interfering substances
- Leaking container
Performance
Mo - Fr: AHL - Flow Cytometry
Sa - Su: Hematology/Special Hematology (Rh Negative patients only)
Note: Specimens received in the testing department after 11 am will be held for testing the next day.
Sa - Su: Hematology/Special Hematology (Rh Negative patients only)
Note: Specimens received in the testing department after 11 am will be held for testing the next day.
Daily
1 day
Kleihauer stain - Acid elution test
Flow Cytometry - anti-Fetal Hgb monoclonal antibody staining
Clinical and Interpretive info
Kleihauer stain - None detected
Flow Cytometry - ≤ 0.03%
May be ordered STAT if maternal trauma is suspected of causing fetal maternal hemorrhage
All results will be called to the number provided
Tubes and markers:
Tube: FH (10C)
Markers: Fetal Hgb
Billing
85460 - Kleihauer Stain
or
88184 - Flow Cytometry
or
88184 - Flow Cytometry
Tracking
11/30/2001
11/12/2020
01/03/2023