Maternal fetal screen

Test Name
Maternal fetal screen
Aliases
FMH ;rosette test
Provincial Mnemonic
MFFT
LOINC Test Code
Description and Primary Use
For the detection of fetal hemoglobin in the maternal circulation
Reorder interval
Not yet defined
TAT
24 hours
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. 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
04-Jun-18