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HelpEpic Test Code LAB21075 Rhogam Antepartum, Product
Performing Location(s)
BMC
LIS Code
APRHO
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Container
6 mL Pink (EDTA) top tube
Volume Required
6 mL
Storage Requirements
DO NOT centrifuge or separate plasma from cells
Specimens from outreach centers should be kept refrigerated prior to and during shipment
Transportation Needs
Specimens should be sent to the laboratory promptly
Specimens from outreach centers should be kept refrigerated prior to and during shipment
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Gross hemolysis
Reflex Testing
If atypical antibodies are detected (antibody screen positive), antibody identification tests to determine antibody specificity will be performed and billed
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
No
Includes
ABO/Rh Type
Antibody screen
Additional Information
To quantitate an antepartum fetal-maternal bleed, a Fetal Hemoglobin Stain is recommended to quantitate the bleed and determine the amount of Rhogam needed.
A microdose of Rh Immune Globulin is indicated for Rh negative pregnant women up to and including 12 weeks gestation.
Antepartum Rh Immune Globulin is recommended at 28-32 weeks gestation on Rh Negative pregnant women to prevent Rh immunization.
If atypical antibodies are detected (antibody screen positive), antibody identification tests will be performed in order to determine antibody specificity. Additional specimen may be requested by the Blood Bank in order to complete testing. Depending on the specificity of the antibody(s) detected, RhoGam may be contra-indicated.
CPT Code
86900
86901
86850
Last Updated
6-Mar-12