Rhesus Immunisations inc Kleihauer
Description:
Rhesus Immunisations inc Kleihauer
Used for the prevention of Rh(D) immunisation in Rh(D) negative mothers. During pregnancy and delivery there is a chance that infant cells will enter the mother's circulation. If the child is Rh(D) positive, this provides a stimulus for the mother to produce Anti-D antibodies which may affect the viability of future pregnancy.
Estimation of transplacental haemorrhage allows sufficient Anti-D to be administered to prevent the production of alio-anti D.
The same estimation of transplacental haemorrhage can be made to guide the clinician in clinical decisions during PV bleeding and trauma in pregnancy.
Used for the prevention of Rh(D) immunisation in Rh(D) negative mothers. During pregnancy and delivery there is a chance that infant cells will enter the mother's circulation. If the child is Rh(D) positive, this provides a stimulus for the mother to produce Anti-D antibodies which may affect the viability of future pregnancy.
Estimation of transplacental haemorrhage allows sufficient Anti-D to be administered to prevent the production of alio-anti D.
The same estimation of transplacental haemorrhage can be made to guide the clinician in clinical decisions during PV bleeding and trauma in pregnancy.
Clinical details:
Measurement of foetal maternal haemorrhage
Department:
Sample type and Volume required:
EDTA
Call in advance:
No
Turnaround time:
1 day
Special sample instructions:
None
Storage and transport:
n/a
Contacts:
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Last updated: 07/08/2015
