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HelpTest Code KL-BET Kleihauer-Betke Stain
Synonyms/Keywords
Fetal Red Cell Stain, Acid Elution for Hemoglobin F
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Whole Blood | EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) | 2.0 mL | 1.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Test performed M-F during normal business hours. Test performed Off-hours and Weekends for STAT requests only. Call 24 Hour Services (715-221-6363) if STAT testing is required.
* If STAT test request is for Rh immune globulin (RHIG) dosing, a Fetal Bleed Screen (FBSC) should be performed prior to ordering Kleihauer-Betke (K-B) stain. Please provide patient date/time of delivery and estimated date/time of discharge when calling.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood | Refrigerate | 7 days |
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites | <0.1 % |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Hematology
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Friday | 1 day | Acid Elution |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85460 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85460 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Centricity | Kleihauer Betke St. |
| Cerner | Kleihauer-Betke Stain |
| COM | Kleihauer Betke Stain |