Direct Coombs (Direct Antiglobulin Test)
Order Name
DIR CMBS
Test Number: 7301350
Revision Date 04/09/2013
Test Number: 7301350
Revision Date 04/09/2013
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Direct Coombs Polyspecific
|
Hemagglutination | 1007-4 |
|
Coombs Control Cells
|
Hemagglutination | |
|
Direct Coombs Polyspecific Interpretation
|
Hemagglutination | 1007-4 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 7mL (3.5mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Pink top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 4.5mL (3.5mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| Clinical Use | The DAT is used to determine if red cells have been coated in vivo with immunoglobulin, complement, or both. |
| Notes | If the polyspecific antiglobulin screen is positive this test reflexes to the specific testing for Anti-C3D and Anti-IgG at additional charge. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86880 |
| Lab Section | Blood Bank |