RHIG Evaluation

Test Includes

Screen for Fetal/Maternal Bleeding

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Pink EDTA Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Pink EDTA Tube or 0.7 ml whole blood in Lavender top Microtainer

Critical Value

If positive requires a Kleinhauer-Betke Test

Summary Test Name

RHIG Evaluation

Specimen Preparation Outreach

No processing. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup.

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

0.7 ml whole blood in Pink EDTA Tube

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Stat Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

1 hour after receipt of specimen

Additional Test Information

This test only performed following amniocentesis or postpartum. If patient is having prenatal and antenatal workup, order ABRS (See Above)