ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Direct Coombs (Anti-Human Globulin) with Reflex to Direct Antiglobulin-Mono : 0014008
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UUHSC Testing Only
  


Mnemonic: DAT

Methodology: Hemagglutination
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Testing is limited to the University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Primary Children's Medical Center (10432), and Intermountain Shriners Hospital (10367) only.

Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze. Transport 5 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
Note: If Direct Coombs (Anti-Human Globulin) test is positive, Direct Antiglobulin-Mono will be added. Additional charges apply.
CPT Code(s): 86880; if positive, add 86880 x2
Cross References: DAT (Direct Coombs (Anti-Human Globulin) with Reflex to Direct Antiglobulin-Mono)