Kleihauer-Betke Stain

Kleihauer-Betke Stain

Test Code

34942
85460
34942
85460
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Clinical Significance

Kleihauer-Betke Stain - This test quantifies the volume of fetal-maternal hemorrhage (FMH). In Rh-positive mothers it is used solely to establish the volume of fetal hemorrhage into the maternal circulation. In Rh negative mothers it is also used to determine if an increased dose of Rh immune globulin (RhlG, anti-D antibody) is necessary. Based on an assumed total maternal circulatory volume of 5,000 mL, the FMH is calculated by multiplying the % Fetal Cells by 50. Please refer to the most current AABB Technical manual for RhlG dosage information.

Note: This test is not be ordered for Hemoglobin F Differential Staining.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Staining, Microscopic Quantitation of Fetal Hemoglobin

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Staining, Microscopic Quantitation of Fetal Hemoglobin

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: Unacceptable
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Clotted

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
1 mL
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Hemolysis • Clotted
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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