Kleihauer

Synonym(s)	foetal cell staining, maternal foetal cell screen, foetal-maternal bleed test, foetal maternal hemorrhage (FMH), acid elution
Specimen	4 mL EDTA (Purple top)
Paediatric Specimen	0.5 mL EDTA (Purple top)
Minimum Volume	250uL
Add-on conditions	24 hours @ 4°C
Test Availability	Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time	Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
Where analysed	Hastings
Department	Haematology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2445
Registration Code	KLEI
Deletion Code	1963
Measurement Uncertainty	N/A