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Kleihauer Test (Blood)

Alternate Names
Acid Elution Test, FMH, Fetomaternal hemorrhage
Test Code
FMH
Testing Laboratory
Transfusion (Blood Bank)
Specimen Type

Blood

Container Type

9 mL EDTA (Purple Top)

Container Image

4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)

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Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

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Collection Instructions

Please collect 1 x 4mL EDTA OR 1 x  9 mL EDTA tube. Standard labelling requirements apply.

Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
As Required
Min Test Volume
1mL
Add On Test Suitability
Room Temperature 48 hours
Refrigerated (2 - 4°C) 7 days
Container ID
EW, EB
CSR Instructions

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Code for FMH and forward sample to the Blood Bank Department.
  • 4 mL EDTA tube can be an acceptable sample type
Laboratory Instructions
None
Accredited Test
Yes