Nierhaus (Pre-delivery/Antenatal trauma)

Test Name Nierhaus (Pre-delivery/Antenatal trauma)
Alternate Name(s) Kleihauer
Laboratory Module BBK
Ordering Mnemonic NIERHAUS A
Specimen Type

EDTA - whole blood

Collection Container EDTA Lavender - 6 mL
Container Information  
Collection Information Testing is indicated in the diagnosis and prognosis of pre-term labor and fetal demise.
Test Schedule

24/7

Routine Turnaround Time  
Stat Turnaround Time 1.0 hour from the time the specimen is received at the referral site.
Reference Interval  Negative
Critical Values  > 1 fetal cell per low power field
Lab Process Notes

Send whole blood: Do not separate

Send STAT by taxi to MUMC - Transfusion Medicine Lab, 2N38, Blue Section.  Call MUMC TM Lab to request STAT testing.

MLA: Notify Core Lab MLT that this STAT testing was requested so that proper follow up can occur.

Storage and Transport Store refrigerated.
Referral Testing Site Off site, Reference Laboratory - MUMC

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