Laboratory: Transfusion Medicine
Test Name:
KLEIHAUER - (B)
Test Code: RHL
Clinical Information:

This test is a screen to detect fetal red cells in maternal circulation performed on the immediate post partum sample from the Rh negative mothers who have delivered an Rh positive infant.  Send to Blood Bank for delivery to Rh Laboratory.

 

For visual reference ONLY - to view sample CBS Requisition Rh101 "Request for Perinatal Testing", see

https://www.blood.ca/sites/default/files/request_for_perinatal_testing_2014-11-06.pdf

Collection Devices:

Note:  CBS Labels also acceptable.

Specimen Required:
Blood: 12.0 mL
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:

See Report

Availability:
Daily
Routine / STAT
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