Kleihauer - Betke Acid Elution (KLEIHAUER)
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| Synonyms:
| Kleihauer - Betke Test, Fetal stain |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Collection: | Collect AFTER delivery. Refrigerate 2-8°C for 2 weeks.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Less than or equal to 1% |
| Methodology: | Acid elution |
| Test Use: | Determine size of fetal maternal bleed for appropriate dosage of Rh Immune Globulin. |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Stain for fetal hemoglobin. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |