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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

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 - 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  -  Antihuman globulin test (Coombs test) Direct

Billing Code

3010212