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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Synonyms
Acid Elution
Fetal Hemoglobin Acid Elution
Fetal Hemoglobin - Blood Qual
Fetal Hemoglobin - Other
Hemoblobin F Qualitative
Hemoglobin F Qual - Blood
Kleihauer-Betke (KB)
Kleihauer-Betke Stain
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 6.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Cord blood and syringes are unacceptable specimen types.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Cord blood and syringes
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage Location: Place sample in CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack. Please notify the Send Outs department ASAP.
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | Daily | 1 - 2 d |
Performing Laboratory
Northwest Hospital
Hematology
1550 N 115th St, A-200
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 668-1776
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
85460
Methodology
Method: Acid Elution
Analytical Volume: 1.0 mL Whole Blood
Limitations: 24-hour Stability
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Kleihauer Acid Elution |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send samples via DIRECT Delivery Express courier to Northwest Hospital. |