Test Code RHEV RHG Eval Post Partum

Important Note

Flow Cytometry is REQUIRED to determine fetal bleed / RhIg dose

If the gestation is 20 weeks or less
And a single fetus
One (1) vial of RhIg will be dispensed
For TWINS / MULTIPLE gestation 20 weeks or less: Flow Cytometry is REQUIRED to determine fetal bleed / RhIg dose

Specimen and Container/Tube

Whole Blood EDTA pink top

Rejection Criteria

Specimen will be rejected due to missing handwritten collection information (date MM/DD/YY or MM/DD/YYYY, time, and initials).

Test Includes

ABO, Rh,
ASC

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA pink top

Preferred Volume

6 mL

Test Usage

This test evaluates the Rhogam needs of the mother postpartum.

Container/Tube

Pink top, EDTA

NOTE: All blood bank samples must have HAND WRITTEN collection information on the label to be accepted (date MM/DD/YY or MM/DD/YYYY, time, and initials).

Specimen Minimum Volume

2 mL

Day(s) Performed

24/7

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

N/A

Method Name

Column Agglutination (Gel) for ABO/Rh and Screen.

Pediatric Volume