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Test Code INPT314 Rhoig Evaluation

Clinical Information

Screening and evalutation to determine eligibility of Rh(D) immune globulin administration in Rh-negative, unsensitived individuals exposed to Rh-positive red blood cells, such as childbirth, miscarriage, amniocentesis, or trauma.

Synonym

  • RHEV
  • Rhogam Evaluation

Profile Information

ABO/Rh(D)
Fetal Bleed Screen

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Specimen Volume: 6 mL in 2 Lavender Top tubes each containing 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL in 1 Lavender Top tube

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 2 days

Rejected Due To

  • Frozen
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Sent on heat/ice
  • Less than minimum volume
  • Missing collector information
  • Missing patient identification

Reflex Tests

Kleihauer-Betke (Sendout

Reference Values

FETAL SCREEN: Negative

Interpretation

ABO/Rh(D):
Standard ABO/Rh(D) type will be reported. Routine ABO Types include: A, B, O, AB. Routine Rh(D) types include: Negative and Positive.

Fetal Screen:
Negative: No Rh(D) cells detected.
Positive: Rh(D) cells detected, testing will be sent to determin volume of fetal-to-maternal hemorrhage for the purpose of recommending an increased dose of Rh(D) immune globulin.

Method Description

Hemagglutination

Performing Lab

Blood Bank University Hospital

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

12 hours

Reporting Name

Rhoig Evaluation

CPT Code Information

86900
86901
85461