- Test Name
- Hemoglobin F; Keilhauer Betke
- Aliases
- kleihauer
- Provincial Mnemonic
- HBFKB
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- For the detection of fetal hemoglobin in the maternal circulation
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- Within 6 hours of collection when stored at room temperature/ within 24 hours of collection when stored at 4 C degrees
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Specimen must be collected within 2 hours post delivery
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Hematology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Select category 2, and category 3 and 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18