Fetal Blood Screen
| Abbrev Code: | Fetal Blood Screen | ||
| Order Code: | LAB896 | Order Name: | Fetal Blood Screen |
| Order Instructions: | Order FBS only on Rh negative women who've delivered an Rh positive child, had amniocentesis, version, or abortion and are >=13 weeks gestation where fetus is unknown. Order KLB for all other fetal blood testing. | ||
| Synonyms: | FBS | ||
| CPT Codes: | 85461 x1, 85461 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Specimen must be tested within two days of collection. If fetal blood screen is positive, a Kleihauer-Betke stain will be performed and charged separately using CPT Code 85460. If fetal screen is negative, testing is complete. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Whole blood REFRIGERATED. Patient identification must be verified with two signatures. |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL
Pediatric only: If 0.5 mLor less is drawn; consult with Blood Bank to see if testing can be performed. |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) or Pink (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis; improper labeling. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Blood Bank (Grand Itasca, Lakes, Northland, Range, Ridges, Southdale, St. John's, UMMC East Bank, UMMC West Bank, Woodwinds) |
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