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HelpTest Code LAB6003 Kleihauer Betke Stain
Specimen Requirement
6.0 mL EDTA Whole Blood - Pink top (Preferred)
4.0 mL EDTA Whole Blood - Purple top (Acceptable)
Specimen must be free of hemolysis.
NOTE: Patient should be drawn 1 hour post placental delivery for optimum results.
Testing Schedule
Daily
Testing Department
Transfusion
Method
Sure-Tech Diagnostics stain kit
CPT Code
85460
STAT Turnaround Time
90 minutes
ASAP Turnaround Time
4 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
12 hours