Kleihauer Test 
Alternate Test Names
Acid Elution test for foetal haemoglobin; Feotal Maternal Haemorrhage; Flowcytometry testing for Anti-D; Flowcytometry testing for Foetal Hb; FMH 
PLS Test Code
KT 
Laboratory
Haematology 
Specimen
Blood 
Analysis Performed On
Blood 
Container
EDTA Tube 6ml 
Container Colour
Pink 
Multiple Specimens
 
Required Volume Adult (mL)
1 
Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
 
Reference Ranges
 
Turnaround Time Routine
8 Hours 
Turnaround Time Urgent
1 Hour 
Turnaround Other
 
Days test is performed
Daily 
Transport
Keep at room temperature 
Special Requirements
None 
Patient Preparation
None 
Collection Instructions
Venepuncture 
Clinical Information
 
Sent to Reference Laboratory
No 
Ref Laboratory Name
 
Estimated Patient Fee
N/A 
Last Updated
03-Dec-2015  (Version:1.01 )

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