ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Direct Coombs (Anti-Human Globulin) : 0013008

Mnemonic: IRL-DC

Methodology: Hemagglutination
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Storage/Transport Temperature:  5 mL whole blood at 2-8°C.

Remarks:  Do not freeze. 
For Pediatric Collect: 1 mL whole blood at 2-8°C.


Unacceptable Conditions:  Separator or gel tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing):  Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s): 86880
Cross References: Coombs, Direct, DAT, Direct Antiglobulin Test, Direct Antihuman Globulin Test
 
 

 

 

 
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