Test Code RGMI Rhogam-Ante Partum
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
LAVCollection Volume
6 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
2 mL
Testing Volume
2 mL
Rejection Criteria
Mother Rh positive or Weak D positive. Hemolysis or specimen collected in a serum separator tube.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Keep at room temperature
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
Alias
Rh Immune Globulin, Human; Anti-Rh Globulin, RhIG;
Ordering Info
Order Code only for ProMedica Bixby, BayPark, Defiance, Fostoria and Herrick. Contact ProMedica Toledo or Flower Hospital Labs for ordering instruction. Administration: Administer as soon as possible or within 72 hours of sensitizing event. Administer product intramuscularly.
EPIC Code
LAB2590A
Acceptable Collection Container
PINK, LAV
Patient Preparation
Rh type of mother must be determined. Administration: Administer as soon as possible or within 72 hours of sensitizing event. Administer product intramuscularly.
Turn Around Time
1 – 8 hours
Lab Department
Blood Bank