Rh Immune Globulin Screen
| Sunquest Code: | RHG | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3892 | Epic Name: | Rh Immune Globulin Screen |
| Order Instructions: | SafeTrace Code: RHOGAM | ||
| Test Includes: | Any of the following: ABO type, Rh(D) type, antibody detection, fetal maternal rosette test | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Maternal Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Blood Bank (Range, UMMC-East Bank, Lakes, Ridges, Northland, Southdale, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Grand Itasca, St. John's, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Use: | To request blood bank testing to determine if and how much Rho(D) immune globulin (IgG) is needed to prevent the formation of antibodies in the Rh(D) negative patient who has received Rh(D) positive blood as a result of pregnancy or transfusion. |
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