Apt Test, Qualitative Fetal Hemoglobin
Order Code: APT
Epic Lab Code: LAB1137
Order Form: A-1a General Lab or Epic Req
Hematology
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen:
Stool or Amniotic Fluid
Collection Medium:
Sterile container
Testing Schedule:
0800-1630 Monday through Friday. For additional services, contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.
Turn Around Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Comments:
This is a screening test for fetal versus maternal blood. A grossly bloody stool from a newborn or a grossly bloody amniotic fluid are specimens of choice. There must be enough blood present to make a pink hemolysate. Bloody diapers may be submitted.
Methodology:
Alkali denaturization of hemoglobin
CPT Code:
83033