Test Code PSTN Expanded Rhogam Panel, Post Natal Rhogam Workup includes ABO, Rh, Antibody Screen, Fetal Maternal Bleed Screen and Rhogam transfusion if indicated
Performing Laboratory
YRMC Blood Bank
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Requirements
1 full Lavender Tube (6 ml K2EDTA)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Testing Algorithm
If antibody screen is positive, antibody identification will be performed. If Fetal Maternal Bleed Screen is positive and Kleihaurer Betke Stain will be performed.
Methodology
A/B/D Reverse and IgG Gel Cards and fetal bleed kit
Reference Values
Not Applicable
Specimen Collection Instructions
If there is a delay in transport of >30 minutes, separate plasma from red cells to optimize antibody identification. Submit both identified plasma tube and original red cell tube to blood bank.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86850 86450 86900 86901
Loinc Code
1314-4