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HelpEpic Test Code LAB21076 Rhogam Postpartum, Product
Performing Location(s)
BMC
LIS Code
PPRHO
Synonyms
RhoGam Workup Post Partum
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Container
Two Pink (EDTA) top tubes
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 the Fetal Screen results are positive or, when the results are negative and the infant Rh group is weak D positive, a Fetal Hemoglobin Stain will be performed and billed
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
Yes
Includes
ABO/Rh Type
Direct Coombs
Fetal Screen (for qualitative detection of Fetal-Maternal hemorrhage)
Additional Information
Workup should be completed such that Rhogam can be given within 72 hours post partum. Accordingly, specimens for workup should be delivered to the laboratory ASAP to allow sufficient time for completion of testing and issue of Rhogam.
Specimen must be hand labeled. Refer to Labeling Policy for required information
A Rhogam workup should be performed on all Rh negative mothers who deliver Rh positive babies.
If atypical antibodies are detected, antibody identification tests will be performed in order to determine specificity. Depending on the specificity of any antibodies detected, Rhogam may be contra-indicated
If Fetal Screen results are negative, 1(one) vial of Rhogam will be administered.
If Fetal Screen results are positive , a Fetal Hemoglobin Stain will be ordered to quantitate the bleed and determine the amount of Rhogam needed.
CPT Code
86900
86901
86850
85461
Last Updated
1-Mar-12