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Fetal Bleed Screen
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | FBLD |
| Performed by | Blood Bank |
| Container type | Lavender top (6 mL size preferred) |
| Amount to Collect | 6 mL blood |
| Sample type | EDTA whole blood |
| Preferred volume | 6 mL blood |
| Min. Volume | 3 mL blood |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Unsigned, mislabeled or unlabeled sample |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Synonyms | Rosettings test; Kleihauer-Betke Test; Acid elution test; Alkali Denaturation; Betke test; fetal RBC's; Kleihauer test |
| Additional information | A qualitative screening test for Rh posivive fetal red blood cells in the maternal circulation. This test is performed automatically by the Blood Bank when Rh Immune Globulin (Rhogam) is ordered. |
| LOINC code | 33900-2 |
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:51:51 AM |
| Entry Number | 378 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667