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Test Code FHGB Fetal Hemoglobin Assay

Clinical Indications

This test should be ordered for evaluation of possible fetal
maternal hemorrhage.

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Code: Fetal Hemoglobin Assay (FHGB)
Sunquest Order Code: FHGB
Px Order Code: LAB10933

Specimen Collection Type

Preferred: Dark Green (Na Heparin) Whole blood

Acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) Whole blood

 

Minimum Collection Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Range

Normal=0.0-0.11%

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

N/A

Rejection Criteria

Clotted, Refrigerated, Na Heparin & EDTA Samples >72 hours old

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

Na Heparin & EDTA < 72 hours old stored at Room Temp

Specimen Stability

72 Hours stored at Room Temp

Day(s) Performed

Monday thru Friday 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH – Flow Cytometry

CPT Code

88184

Test Alias

Kleihauer Betke

Additional Information / Notes

N/A