Test Code FETSC Fetal Screen, Blood
Methodology
Red Cell Agglutination
Note: This test is performed on Rh-negative mothers only.
Performing Laboratory
Aspen Valley Hospital
Physician Office Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Blood
Container/Tube: Pink-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen: 10 mL (minimum volume: 2 mL) of EDTA whole blood
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Specimen must be drawn from mother ≤48 hours after delivery.
Note: 1. Indicate blood on request form.
2. Label tube(s) with the patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of draw, initials of phlebotomist, and as blood.
Reference Values
Negative
Note: If a positive result is obtained, a Kleihauer-Betke test will automatically be ordered and sent to Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado at an additional charge.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85461