ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0013008: Direct Coombs (Anti-Human Globulin)

Test Mnemonic: IRL-DC
Methodology: Hemagglutination

Performed: Mon-Fri

Reported: 1-3 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Transport: 5 mL whole blood at 2-8°C.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1 mL whole blood at 2-8°C.

Remarks: Do not freeze. 

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator or gel tubes.

Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
Negative

CPT Code(s):
86880

 

 

 
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