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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
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
1 day
Available Stat
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86900-ABO
86901-Rh type
Methodology
To confirm Rh negative status an ABO and Rh type is required prior to issuing Rhogam.
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.