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HelpTest Code RHOEV Rho(D) Immune Globulin (RhoGAM) Workup, Blood
Methodology
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| Antibody Screen | Type and Screen |
| Direct Coombs | |
Used to determine if a postpartum woman is eligible for Rho(D) immune globulin. Test also done on prenatal patients following amniocentesis, trauma, etc. or may be routinely performed at 28 weeks gestation.
Fetal screen is done on postpartum, post-amniocentesis, and post-trauma specimens. Further testing by reference laboratory is done to determine correct dosage if fetal screen is positive.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Transfusion Service
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Pink-top (EDTA) VACUTAINER
Specimen: 6 mL of EDTA whole blood
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collections Instructions: Fetal screen specimen should be drawn at least 1 hour after delivery or as soon as possible thereafter. Inpatient must have a hospital wristband and Blood Bank identification band. Information must also be placed on tube.
Note: Label specimen with the patient’s full name, medical record number, phlebotomist’s initials, and date and time of draw. The initials of the second person identifying the patient must also be written on the label. The blood bank wristbandnumber must be present on the tube (either hand write, or use one of the peel off stickers).
Reference Values
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Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT