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Test Code LAB1232455 Direct Coombs

Useful For

The direct antiglobulin test (DAT) is used to direct red cells sensitized (coated) with antibody and/or complement. The test is utilized in the investigation of hemolytic disease of the newborn, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, transfusion reactions, and red cell sensitization caused by drugs.

Performing Laboratory

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

 

Performing Department

Blood Bank

Specimen Required

Send whole blood

Specimen Minimum Volume

3.0 ml

Neonatal minimum volume: 0.25 mL whole blood in a lavender microtainer

Specimen Stability Information

Test within 24 hours after collection.

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 – 4 hour after receipt of specimen in lab

STAT - 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab

Method Name

Hemagglutination/Column Agglutination

CPT Code Information

86880  -  Antihuman globulin test (Coombs test) Direct

Billing Code

3010212