Kleihauer by Flow Cytometry (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital-LabPlus Special Haematology

Testing Laboratory

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

KLSA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4169

Synonyms

Fetal Maternal Haemorrhage
FMH
Fetal red cells

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section on the testing laboratory's test guide for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Last updated: 06/11/2026