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Test Code LAB1232329 Rhogam Workup

Useful For

“Rhogam” is a brand name for Rh Immune Globulin.

It is used to prevent the immunization in Rh negative individuals exposed to Rh positive red cells. It is a concentrated solution containing 300 µg of Anti D (IgG), which is sufficient to counteract the immunizing effects of 15 mL of Rh positive red cells. The major use for Rhogam is with Rh negative obstetric patients. 

Reflex Testing:  Antibody Screen; Antibody Titer; Fetal Screen; Kleihauer Betke Stain; Rh. 

Performing Laboratory

  • Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)
  • Asante Three Rivers Medical Center (ATRMC)
  • Asante Ashland Community Hospital (AACH)

 

Performing Department

Blood Bank

Specimen Required

One 6 mL Pink top tube (K2 EDTA) Preferred

Lavender top tube - acceptable

 

For antenatal or postpartum patients

Specimen Minimum Volume

3.0 ml

Specimen Stability Information

Stable up to 8 hours at room temperature and 1 week if refrigerated at  2-8° C

DO NOT FREEZE

Reject Due To

  • Hemolysis
  • Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
  • Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:
    • 1-Patient's First & Last name 
    • 2-Patient's Date of Birth

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

 

Report Available

  • Routine - same day
  • ASAP - 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
  • STAT - 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab

If reflex testing is required, test results will be delayed.

Method Name

Hemagglutination

CPT Code Information

  • 86901  -  Blood Type; Rh; Antenatal or postpartum
  • 86900  -  Blood Type; ABO; Antenatal or postpartum
  • J2790  -   Rhogam Inj, Full Dose, 300mcg

 

Reflex testing:

  • 85461  -  Hemoglobin or RBCs, fetal, for fetomaternal hemorrhage; rosette
  • 86850  -  Antibody Screen; Antenatal or postpartum

Billing Code

3010121, 3010139, 3011244     

Reflex testing: 3010337 3010030