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)