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Fetal-maternal erythrocyte distribution

Alternative Names:
Kleihauer-Betke stain

Normal Values:

A normal value indicates that no or few fetal cells are present in the maternal blood. The standard dose of RhoGAM is sufficient in this case.



What abnormal results mean:

A high fetal-maternal red blood cell ratio indicates a need for additional RhoGAM.




Review Date: 7/19/2004
Reviewed By: Peter Chen, M.D., Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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