Acid Elution Test for Fetal Hemoglobin (HbF) Detection
24 hours
Kleihauer-Betke/Fetal Hemoglobin Stain
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Test for fetal-maternal hemorrhage. Detects fetal red cells in maternal blood.
Whole Blood
1 mL
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Submit sample to the laboratory immediately after collection. Attached the Complete Patient clinical History, ABO/Rh history.,Transfusion history, Last Rhogam Injection history for Fetal Hemoglobin, Emirates ID/Passport copy (Mothers’ ID is acceptable for newborns ) . ALWAYS include these documents in all specimens/requests. Note that sample will not be processed if documents are not complete.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |