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SCHS Laboratory Services:

Forms:

SCHS Specimen Container Guide

Genetic Testing Pre-Authorization

Reference Ranges

Useful Links

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB762 KLEIHAUER-BETKE STAIN

Additional Codes

Internal: 50108

External: KB

Beaker: LAB762

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Pink or Lavender top tube (EDTA)
Specimen Type: EDTA whole blood
Preferred Volume: 5 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Processing: Transport at room temperature same day.  If not transported to Lab same day, store refrigerated.  Do not separate plasma.
Required Patient Info: Label on tube must contain full patient name and date of birth and must match requisition. No unlabeled samples accepted.
Unacceptable Condition: Hemolyzed cells
Alternate Specimens: None
Limitations:

Method

Hemoglobin F stain

Department

Blood Bank

Test Schedule

Daily at SCMC Bend

Test Includes

Kleihauer-Betke stain

CPT Code / Price Quote Code / Billing Information

CPT Codes: 85460

 

Remarks

Semi-quantitative test for the presence of minor population of HgB F-containing red cells.  Usually used to quantitate fetal maternal bleed in pregnancy to determine Rh Immune Globulin dosing.