Test Code QFE Kleihauer Acid Elution for Fetal Red Cells, Blood
Performing Laboratory
Mercy General Hospital (Oak Campus)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole bloodContainer/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