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Test Code RHEV Rh Immune Globulin Evaluation (Type & Rh)

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: RH Immune Globulin Evaluation (Type & RH)
Sunquest Order Code: RHEV
Epic Px Code: LAB5003

Specimen Collection Type

Pink

Minimum Collection Volume

2 mL

Reference Range

N/A

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

Rh positive patients do not require Rh Immunoglobulin. Patients with anti-D do not require Rh Immunoglobulin. A negative rosette test indicates only one Rh Immunoglobulin is required. A positive FMH RapidScreen will be referred for a Kleihauer?Betke to determine an appropriate dosage of Rh Immunoglobulin.

Rejection Criteria

Gross Hemolysis
Improper labeling

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

None

Specimen Stability

N/A

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Transfusion Service

CPT Code

86900
86901
85461

LOINC Code

1314-4

Test Alias

Rh Evaluation

Additional Information / Notes

Specimen should be collected a minimum of one hour post delivery (or other potentially sensitizing event), but as soon as possible thereafter to ensure administration of Rh Immune globulin within 72 hours of the sensitizing event.