RH Immune Globulin (RHIG)
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| Synonyms:
| Rh Immune Globulin, IM injection |
| Specimen: | N/A; Need patient's Rh Blood Type. |
| Volume: | N/A |
| Minimum Volume: | N/A |
| Collection: | Injection administered at 28 weeks gestation and within 72 hours following delivery if indicated.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Not for Rh positive patients |
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| Test Use: | To prevent alloimmunization of Rh Negative mothers who deliver Rh Positive infants. |
| Additional Information: | Refer to manufacturers package insert for specific details. |
| Testing Includes: | Issuing RHIG for injection to antenatal (28 weeks gestation) and post partum Rh Negative maternal patient delivering Rh positive infant |
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