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Test Code FETSCR Fetal Screen, Blood

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Pink (K2 EDTA) Top tube
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL 
Collection Instructions: Label specimen in black or blue ink (not gel) with patient’s full name, medical record number, date and time of draw, and initials of phlebotomist. Draw a full, pink-top (K2 EDTA) tube 1 hour post delivery
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Lavender Top tube

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Manual

If screen is positive, a Kleihauer-Betke stain will be performed at an additional charge.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85461 - fetal screen

85460 - Kleihauer-Betke stain (if appropriate)