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Test Code RGMP Rhogam-Post Partum

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

PINK

Collection Instructions

Rh type of newborn must be determined. Consult Transfusion Services for eligibility

Collection Volume

6 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

2 mL

Testing Volume

2 mL

Rejection Criteria

Newborn Rh negative, mother Rh positive or Weak D positive, or significant levels of anti-D present in mother’s serum in the absence of antenatal administration; hemolysis, serum separator tube, inadequate specimen identification, requisition not properly sig

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. Battery includes Fetal Screen. Reflex to a Kleihauer-Betke test if Fetal Screen is positive to estimate the volume of fetal-maternal hemorrhage and the number of vials of Rhogam to administer. Administration: Administer as soon as possible or within 72 hours of sensitizing event. Administer product intramuscularly.

EPIC Code

LAB2590

Acceptable Collection Container

PINK, LAV

Patient Preparation

Rh type and antibody test of mother and newborn must be determined.If Fetal Screen is positive, Kleihauer-Betke is to be done on postpartum maternal blood postdelivery to estimate the volume of fetal-maternal hemorrhage and the number of vials to administer.
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