Nierhaus (Post-delivery)
| Test Name | Nierhaus (Post-delivery) |
| Alternate Name(s) | Kleihauer |
| Laboratory Module | BBK |
| Ordering Mnemonic | NIERHAUS P |
| Specimen Type |
EDTA - whole blood |
| Collection Container | EDTA Lavender - 6 mL |
| Container Information | |
| Collection Information | Included in the Stillborn order set but should not routinely be ordered by OE. |
| Test Schedule |
24/7 |
| Routine Turnaround Time | TAT - 1 day |
| Stat Turnaround Time | STAT testing not available. |
| Reference Interval | Negative |
| Critical Values | Bleed > 10 mL |
| Lab Process Notes |
Send whole blood: do not separate Post-delivery sample (routine) Send sample routine to LRC by Northern Courier. |
| Storage and Transport | Store refrigerated. |
| Referral Testing Site | Off site, Reference Laboratory - LRC: sample is then sent to MUMC for routine testing. |
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