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Test Code RhIG RHO GAM WORKUP

Aliasis

Rho immune globulin

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

  • A fetal screen must be performed on a post-partum sample. If possible the sample should be more than 1 hour post-partum.
  • The mother must be Rho negative and the baby must be Rho positive.
  • A screen for a fetal-maternal hemorrhage must be performed to insure that sufficient RhIg is given to protect the patient from immunization to the Rho (D) antigen. IF THE RHIG IS TO BE GIVEN POST-PARTUM, THIS TEST MUST BE PERFORMED ON A POST-PARTUM SAMPLE.

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold:

Gross Hemolysis

Other:

Missing any of the following

  • Complete first and last name
  • Medical Record Number
  • Date and time of collection
  • Name/Initials of the person collecting the sample

 

QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type 

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

Monday - Friday

Expected Turn Around Time

Within 7 days of arrival in lab

Performing Bench

CRMC Blood Bank

Methodology/Method Description

Echo Lumena Solid Phase