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Lab test for fetal bleeding
The lab test to measure fetal bleeding into the mother's blood (Kleihauer-Betke test) is a blood test that detects fetal red blood cells in the mothers circulation.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 24-year old female asked:
My wifes periods is 9 day s late 10th day its come with litile bleeding dry after that we took pregnancy test on kit is +,in patology lab test is-?
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A male asked:
My wife just had a 7 week miss. Most fetal matter has passed and bleeding seems regular. Does she still need to go to a doctor or do any tests?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I am experiencing abnormal bleeding I took a series of test a transvaginal ultrasound, Pap smear and a pelvic exam All labs came back normal I stopped taking the birth control and ibuprofen to stop the bleeding but it's not working help;o?
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A 55-year old female asked:
I just got my lab results back and my hemoglobin is 90 g/l. I'm not bleeding anywhere. How serious is this?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I have not received help for continuous abnormal vaginal bleeding, waiting on labs, and unable to complete sonohg b/c narrow cervix. Any advice?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Do these lab results mean I have a bleeding issue/thin blood? Mpv 9.0 fl l, bun 7mg/dl l, bun/creat ratio 8 l, alb/glob 0.9 l. L=low. Can u translate?
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A 50-year old female asked:
Hemoglobin 13.7 low iron .Need to be concern? What's problem. Not bleeding. Anemic before w/ transfusons.Transfusions again. Iron level from the labs MCV or mvc. My hematologist was concerned. Ideas?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Can my ovarian cysts be causing my cramps, irregular bleeding and spotting?? All exams and lab work haven't shown anything else. I take amethyst OCP
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A 28-year old asked:
Is some slight fetal bleeding normal or is any amount a dangerous indicator?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Scan said everything was good with fetus today, bleeding though and dr isnt worried what can cause brown/pink discharge?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Passed fetus (m/c) on 2/6, started bleeding again on 2/26 (last day of bleeding from m/c on 2/14). Is this a new period or am i still miscarrying?
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A 35-year old asked:
Is there a way to distinguish between bleeding from a period and a fetal mplantation?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Hi my LMP was on 14th June 2014. I had slight bleeding on 11th and 12th july. my scan(tvs) sac:6.5mm, yolk:2.3mm and no fetal pole. is that normal?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Pretty sure that my fetus s no less than 5w but gestational sac is barely seen..3days ago hCG 4518..Today 8315..No pain no bleeding..Should i worry ?
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A 34-year old asked:
I have a fetal heartbeat but is vaginal bleeding. Is it normal?
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A 25-year old female asked about a 35-year old female:
At 6 weeks fetus stopped developing. It has been 7 weeks just started bleeding. Have the products of conception shrunk in the past 7 weeks?
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A 38-year old female asked:
At 8 weeks , had light bleeding so got an u/s and the fetus was sized at 5.55mm with a heartbeat. The bleeding hasn't stopped for 2 days, pending m/c?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Can a fetus survive cramping and full bleeding in the 7th week of pregnancy?
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A 25-year old female asked:
How long will a natural miscarriage take? When should all the bleeding pass? 6week old fetus, carried to 13 weeks
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A 24-year old female asked:
I have a fetal doppler that detected a heartbeat of 130ish... I tested pos & neg and I am bleeding brown/red... I think I am 9wks, am I miscarrying?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I have subchrionic Hematoma 3cmx3cmx1cm Bleeding for past 4 wks. im 17wks preg. w/ healthy fetus,growing on sched. can I go on a 4 hour plane ride?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Is it normal for a bleeding to slow down completely after the fetus is out?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I'm 7 w pregnant with a very small fetus barely seen on ultrasound ..Hcg 4518..No pain no bleeding..Should i be worried ?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Today had red/brown mucuslike discharge. Had my fetal embryo transplant yesterday. Dr said to expect bleeding but I didn't have any till this AM. Ok.
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A 23-year old female asked:
Fetus age 5 w..Hcg 4518 . Did vaginal ultrasound but there was nothing .I switched to another dr saw it but said it s very small..No pain no bleeding?
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A 32-year old female asked:
I had embryo transfer 2 days ago.today i ate pineapple,my tongue started bleeding.means i may b allergIc.Will it effect fetus n implantation? Any cure
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A 42-year old female asked:
Lab range for HCG values on report states gestational age 0.2-1 week expected range 50 -500, 1-2 weeks 100-5000, 3-4 weeks 500-10000. Is this fetus age not gestational (ieLMP dated) age given first 2 wks are leading up to ovulation ie no HCG produced?
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A 44-year old female asked:
I feel pain during intercourse.Bleeding after sex.2 times menstraution.I went laboratory examinations.They don't find any wrong.What is this?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I'm 7 w pregnant.Fetus(5 w old) very small barely seen on ultrasound..Hcg 4518..Does having no pain or bleeding assures that every thing is ok ?
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A 25-year old female asked:
5 weeks post medical abortion, ultrasound showed remaining fetal tissue. Currently bleeding and cramping is it possible to pass the tissue naturally?
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