Test Code IATP Indirect Coombs - HCLL
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
PINKCollection Volume
6 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
5 mL Adult; 4 mo – 2 yr, 2-3 mL; 2 yr – 10 yr, 3-5 mL; Infant, 2 full lavender microtainers
Collection Instructions
Patient must be issued a Blood Bank ID number (red armband) if specimen is also to be used for compatiblity (crossmatch) studies.
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis, serum separator tube, improper labeling.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Room temperature/ refrigerate if testing is delayed
Turn Around Time
45 mins to 8 hours
Lab Department
Blood Bank
Alias
Antibody Screen; Antiglobulin Test, Indirect; Indirect Antiglobulin Test; Indirect Anti-human Globulin Test; Indirect Coombs; IAT; Coombs’, Indirect;
Ordering Info
Order Code specific for ProMedica Toledo and Flower Hosptials Only. See IATB for Promedica BayPark, Bixby, Defiance, Fostoria, Herrick Facilities.
EPIC Code
LAB278
Acceptable Collection Container
PINK, LAV
Patient Preparation
None.
Additional Information
LIMITATIONS: May require referral to American Red Cross.INDICATIONS: Detection of alloantibody and/or autoantibody to red blood cells in patient serum. Evaluation of potential to cause of immune hemolysis. Performed routinely with compatibility testing; part of antenatal evaluation to identify possible maternal-fetal red blood cell incompatibility; workup for candidacy for Rh immune globulin (human).
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours