Kleihauer (Foetal Maternal Haemorrhage)

ICE Code

• N/A

Sample Type & Volume

• 1 x 2.7 ml EDTA

Collection Requirements

• N/A

Sample Labelling Criteria

• Samples and forms must be clearly labelled with three or more identical points of identification using a ballpoint(permanent) ink pen
• 1 hospital number
• 2 patient surname and forename (one identifier)
• 3 date of birth
• Samples MUST be labelled, dated and signed by the person taking them.
• Sticky labels are not permitted on samples.
• Request form must be signed dated and timed by person taking the sample
• NOTE: Samples received broken/leaking, inadequately labelled, aged, clotted, haemolysed or otherwise unsuitable for testing will not be processed; an appropriate comment will be entered onto the computer system. If the requested tests are urgent, laboratory staff will attempt to notify the ward/clinician

Sample Criteria Validity

• Valid for 3 days

Reference Range

• N/A

Turnaround Times

• within 3 working days

Referral (name of Referral lab)

• N/A