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Test Code DATP Direct Coombs - HCLL

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

PINK

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

Collection Instructions

Routine collection.

Rejection Criteria

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

Specimen Storage and Stability

Room temperature

Turn Around Time

4-8 hours

Lab Department

Blood Bank

Alias

Direct antiglobulin; DAT; Direct Coombs;

EPIC Code

LAB274

Acceptable Collection Container

PINK (K2EDTA) OR 6ML LAV (K2EDTA)

Testing Volume

1 mL whole or Cord blood

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.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours