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HelpTest Code KBPREP Kleihauer-Betke Prep
Alias
KB Prep
Fetal hemoglobin Screen
Collection Method
Venous Collection
Container
Lavender EDTA tube
Instructions/Special Handling
None
Preferred Specimen
Lavender EDTA
Acceptable Specimes
- Whole Blood
- Lavender EDTA tube
Units
% Fetal Cells
# mL fetal bleed
Reference Ranges
0% Fetal Cells
0 mL fetal bleed
Critical Values
N/A
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | N/A |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, Clotted |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 24 hours |
| Frozen (-20°C) | Unacceptable |
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Daily 24/7 |
| Expected Turn around Time | Same day |
| Methodology/Method Description | Manual microscopy w/differential stain |
CPT Code(s)
85460
Panel Components
N/A