Test Code LAB6012 Fetal-Maternal Hemorrhage Screen
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 deliver for optimum results.
Testing Schedule
Daily
Testing Department
Transfusion
Method
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics kit
CPT Code
85461
Alias
FMH
STAT Turnaround Time
60 minutes
ASAP Turnaround Time
90 minutes
Routine Turnaround Time
12 hours