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Test Code DATP Direct Coombs - HCLL

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

PINK

Collection Instructions

Routine collection.

Collection Volume

Adults-6 mL Whole Blood, 4 mo. – 2 yr 2-3 mL, 2yr – 10 yr, 3-5 mL, Neonates-Cord Blood or 2 full lavender microtainers.

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL Whole Blood or Cord Blood

Testing Volume

1 mL whole or Cord blood

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis, serum separator tube, clot tube, improper labeling.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Room temperature

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours

Alias

Direct antiglobulin; DAT; Direct Coombs;

EPIC Code

LAB274

Acceptable Collection Container

PINK (K2EDTA) OR 6ML LAV (K2EDTA)

Patient Preparation

None

Additional Information

Please see Type and Coombs Neonate (Order Code: TCNP) for information regarding routine Coombs testing on neonates for these facilities.

Turn Around Time

4-8 hours

Lab Department

Blood Bank