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Test Code 2500134 RHOGAM WORK UP

Specimen Requirements

Minimum 1ml EDTA Whole Blood

Specimen Stability Information

Post Partum specimen

Reject Due To

Hemolysis, Clotted Specimen, Improperly Labeled Specimen, Specimen >72 hrs

Reference Values

FMH (Fetal Maternal Hemoglobin Screen) = NEGATIVE

Critical Values

FMH = POSITIVE

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Special Instructions

Testing is performed on Mother Post-Partum upon delivery of RH Positive infant to determine the proper dosage of Rh Immune Globulin.

 

If FMH is POSITIVE, Send to Huntsville Hospital for Kliehauer Betke Confirmation

Methodology

Manual