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Test Code LAB762 Fetal Hemoglobin Stain

Additional Codes

FETAL HGB, KB Stain

Collection:

Specimen: Blood or Amniotic Fluid

Container:

  • Blood – Lavender Top Tube
  • Amniotic Fluid – Lavender Top Tube or Sterile Tube

 

Volume:

  • Whole Blood: Minimum 2 mL (tube)
  • Amniotic Fluid: 2 mL

Notify the lab if the patient has Sickle Cell disease or trait.

Stability:

Send specimen to laboratory immediately.

Turn Around Time (TAT):

STAT: 1 HOURS

Routine: 4 HOURS

Test Availability:

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Reference Interval:

Normal Adult: < 0.01 % Fetal Hgb Containing cells

Amniotic Fluid: 0 %

Interpretive Data:

Questions related to the assessment of fetal maternal bleed in conjunction with Rh immune globulin administration should be directed to the MUHA Transfusion Service at 792-2671.

Performing Laboratory Section

Urinalysis / UMC MAIN LABORATORY