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Catalog ID Fetal Prep Fetal Cell Preparation

CPOE Test Name

Fetal Cell Prep

Synonyms

Kleihauer-Bettke Stain, Fetal Cell Screen, Fetal Cell Test

Specimen Type

Blood or Amniotic Fluid

Specimen Requirements

Blood in Lavendar Top (EDTA) tube (2.0 mL) or 500µL EDTA microtainer collection; Amniotic Fluid in Amber vial; 2 mL (Contact Lab for other specimen types)

Storage and Transport

Room temperature

Causes for Rejection

Clotted specimen; insufficient quantity; improper tube; improper labeling

Reference Range

0-1 month: 60-85%; 1-3 months: 0-50%; 3 months – 1 year: 0-2%; 1-150 years: <1%

Turn Around Time

4 hours

Performing Lab

Core Laboratory BI 2023 721-2120

Methodology

Kleihauer-Bettke Stain

CPT/HCPCS Code

85460

CPT / HCPCS Code

85460