Rhogam Workup
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Lab Section:
Turnaround Time:
Routine: 2 hours
Urgent: 1 hour
Test Schedule:
Available 24 hours a day.
Interpretation:
Interpretive report provided.
Specimen Requirements:
6.0 mL blood in a LAVENDER top tube. Specimen stability: up to 3 days at room temperature.
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Sample Information (Opens in a new window)
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
Less than 4 months old: 1 to 2 mL in a LAVENDER top tube.
4 months to 3 years: 2.0 mL in a LAVENDER top tube.
Specimen stability: up to 3 days at room temperature.
Comments:
In addition to the required tests on mother/infant (ABO, Rh Antibody Screen or Maternal Rh including Du on infant) to establish need for & dose of Rh Immune Globulin (RhoGAM), this workup summarizes these results and states whether the mother requires Rh Immune Globulin. Post-delivery sample or gestation information required. Will include fetal screen when indicated to screen for excessive fetal-maternal hemorrhage. RHIG is issued through Pharmacy.
Synonyms:
Rh Immune Globulin