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FETAL PLT COUNT FOR INTRAUTERINE TRANSFUSION |
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Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2279
Geisinger Epic ID: 55721
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SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Whole blood drawn from the fetus | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
EDTA microcollection tube with 250-500 uL of whole blood | |
Special notes: |
Specimens are collected by percutaneous umbilical cord blood sampling (or cordocentesis) by specialty providers. Place a separate order for a Fetal HCT for Intrauterine Transfusion if a HCT is needed. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Deliver to lab immediately for processing. | |
Transport temperature: |
Room temperature. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 24 hours. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Clotted, frozen, hemolyzed, underfilled, overfilled, or centrifuged samples. Samples beyond stability limits. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Critical values/courtesy alerts: |
All values will be called to the specialty provider immediately. | |
CPT code(s): |
85049 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Quantitative platelet count. | |
Methodology: |
Electronic resistance detection enhanced by hydrodynamic focusing and flow cytometry |
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Synonyms: |
Fetal platelet, Intrauterine Platelet Count FTLPLT
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Clinical significance: |
This test measures the platelet count in a given volume of whole blood and is used for intrauterine transfusions. The test is performed on fetal blood specimens obtained during intrauterine sampling. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Mary Dhesi MD | |
| Review Date: | 01/25/2023 | |