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Test Code QFE Kleihauer Acid Elution for Fetal Red Cells, Blood

Performing Laboratory

Mercy General Hospital (Oak Campus)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Send specimen in original tube. Do not centrifuge.

Additional Information: Test results may be greatly impacted by improper mixing.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85460