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Methodology
To confirm Rh negative status an ABO and Rh type is required prior to issuing Rhogam.
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Rhogam administration must be scheduled through Rutland Regional Medical Center Central Scheduling 802-747-1880.
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Pink EDTA K2 or Red top tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 5 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
RhoGAM is only given if the following criteria are met: Rh-negative with no active Anti-D present.
Note: A full dose of RhoGAM is recommended for bleeding episodes when patient is still pregnant.
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
1 day
Available Stat
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86900-ABO
86901-Rh type