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Specimen Requirements
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.
Methodology
To confirm the Rh negative status of the Mother an ABO and Rh type is required prior to issuing Rhogam. In addition, a fetal hemoglobin test is done to determine whether more than one dose of Rhogam is needed.
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Rhogam Post Natal is given if the following criteria are met: an Rh-negative Mother with no active Anti-D that has given birth to an Rh positive infant. In instances where the Rh status of the infant is not known a dose of Rhogam is recommended.
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
1 day
Available Stat
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85461-Fetal hemoglobin, Rosette
86900-ABO
86901-Rh type