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Test Code LAB1232327 Direct Coombs/Antibody Screen

Useful For

The test involves both Direct Coombs and Indirect Coombs (antibody screen).

The Direct Coombs is used to detect red cells sensitized or coated with antibody and /or complement in vivo. The test is utilized in the investigation of hemolytic disease of the newborn, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, transfusion reactions and RBC sensitization caused by drugs. The antibody screen may be ordered in conjunction to determine if unbound antibody is also present in the plasma.

Performing Laboratory

  • Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)
  • Asante Three Rivers Medical Center (ATRMC)

 

Performing Department

Blood Bank

Specimen Required

Specimen Minimum Volume

3.0 ml

Specimen Stability Information

Stable up to 8 hours at room temperature and 1 week if refrigerated at  2-8° C

DO NOT FREEZE

Reject Due To

  • Hemolysis
  • Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
  • Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:
    • 1-Patient's First & Last name 
    • 2-Patient's Date of Birth

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

 

Report Available

  • Routine - same day
  • ASAP - 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
  • STAT - 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab

Method Name

 Hemagglutination/Column Agglutination

CPT Code Information

  • 86880  -  Direct Coombs
  • 86850  -  Antibody Screen

Billing Code

3010030, 3010212