FBSCREEN
Fetal Bleed Screen, Blood
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2503
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
1 full 4 mL tube
Minimum Volume:
4 mL
Collection Procedure:
Label the specimen with the patient's full name, date of birth, date of collection, and the initials of the phlebotomist.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Unacceptable Condition:
Avoid hemolysis.
CPT Codes:
85461 - Fetal Blood Screen (EAP 30040700)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday (on demand)
Reference Ranges:
Negative
Notes:
Testing is performed only on an Rh negative woman who has delivered a Rh positive infant to determine if there has been a fetal-maternal hemorrhage. If the fetal bleed screen is positive, the KL "Kleihauer Test" will be performed to determine if more than 1 vial of Rho Immune Globulin will need to be given.