Kleihauer (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

AAAA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

Kleihauer testing can be performed up to 72 hours post sensitising event if the sample is refrigerated at 4 degrees C.

Synonyms

Fetal Hemoglobin Stain, Fetal Cell Stain

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Available 24 hours. Non-urgent Kleihauer requests may be batched.

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • N/A

Additional Specimen Information

Maternal blood specimen required.

Last updated: 14/11/2025