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: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze.
Transport 5 mL whole blood.
Pediatric:
Transport 1 mL whole blood.


Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Remarks:

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator or gel tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s): 86880
Cross References: Coombs, Direct (Direct Coombs (Anti-Human Globulin)), DAT (Direct Coombs (Anti-Human Globulin)), Direct Antiglobulin Test (Direct Coombs (Anti-Human Globulin)), Direct Antihuman Globulin Test (Direct Coombs (Anti-Human Globulin))
 
 

 

 

 
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