Jimral Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Is the rosette test offered only at hospital labs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansket Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 If I were sending samples to a reference lab to test for a large fetal-maternal hemorrhage, I would skip the rosette test and do the Kleihauer-Betke test in the interests of speed, efficiency and a final result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avid1234 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 The rosette test or fetal cell screen is used to screen for Rh positive fetal red blood cells in the maternal circulation after the baby is delivered. It would only be used in a hospital setting. The Kleihauer-Betke test is used to detect and quantify the presence of fetal red blood cells in the maternal circulation. It can be used to detect any type of fetal to maternal bleed regardless of the baby's blood type. It is used to detect a bleed caused by trauma, such as the mom taking a fall or being in a car accident or to determine Rh Immune Globulin (Rho gam) dosage post delivery if the rosette test is positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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