Kleihauer-betke quantitative testing
- determine the volume of fetal blood in the maternal system and the dosage of RhIG to give to the mother
- performed when a high risk fetomaternal hemorrhage exists
- previa
- abruption
- abdominal trauma
- hydrops
-sinusoidal fetal heart patterns
- unexplained fetal demise
Multidisciplinary practice : consider consultation , collaboration, or referral
OB/GYM or perinatology services
- for Rh-negative mother with a positive antibody screen
- evidence of large fetomaternal bleed
- transfusion-type reaction
For diagnosis or treatment outside the midwife’s scope of practice