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HAEMOGLOBIN F (KLEIHAUER TEST)

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Lab Section Category
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Specimen Required

​3 mL EDTA blood

Method

​Acid Elution Test

Reference Interval / Value

​< 1% fetal cells (excluding cord blood and neonates)

Turnaround Time

​1 day

Day(s) Test Set up

​Monday - Saturday

Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025