- Test Name
- Keilhauer Screen
- Aliases
- Kleihauer
- Provincial Mnemonic
- HBFKB
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- For 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
- $6.00
- 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. A clinician cannot order a maternal fetal screen; a Kleihauer is ordered initially by a clinician which may reflex to a maternal fetal screen at sites that do this testing.
- 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
- 27-May-19