Micro Rhogam Request
Methodology
Includes ABO and Rh typing.
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Pink K2 EDTA
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
This test can only be collected by specially trained members of RRMC. For more information, contact the Blood Bank at 802-747-1809.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
MicRhoGAM is only given if the following criteria are met: Rh-negative, no active anti-D present and not over 12 weeks of gestation.
Note: A full dose of RhoGAM is recommended for bleeding episodes when patient is still pregnant.
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
1 day
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86900