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Feto-Maternal Haemorrhage

Alternative Names:FMH
Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:FMH
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
EDTA 3 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:3 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Detects foetal cells in maternal circulation via flowcytometry.

Sample should ideally be collected within 2 hours of the sensitizing event and prior to adminsitration of  RhD immunoglobulin.

The test is only available 9-5 Mon- Fri as a routine test. For urgent testing (required within or after hours) the requesting doctor needs to contact the laboratory (63100) who will put them in contact with the appropriate Haematologist to authorise the test. Once authorised via this process staff will assay  urgently.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Daily