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Test Code FHS Fetal Hemoglobin Stain

Test Performed By

Cayuga Medical Center, Main Laboratory

Container Name

PINK

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

CPT Codes

83030

Temperature

Ambient
Refrigerated

Specimen Collection Instructions

Specimen must arrive within 24hrs of draw

Clinical and Interpretive

This is a quantitative test to see how many fetal cells may have crossed the placenta. Fetal/ Maternal Ratio >0.0225 will reflex a confirmation that will be sent to the Mayo Clinic.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Volume

6 ml

Minimum Specimen Volume

4 ml

Specimen Stability

Stability: 24hrs