Donath-Landsteiner Test
Order Name
Donath-Land
Test Number: 7306200
Revision Date 09/24/2019
Test Number: 7306200
Revision Date 09/24/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Donath-Landsteiner Test
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Hemolysis |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 10 mL (7 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Blood should be allowed to clot at 37'C, and the serum separated from the clot at this temperature. Once the serum is separated from the cells, the serum can be stored and transported refrigerated. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri (7:00am - 3:30pm) |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| Clinical Use | Used in the diagnosis of Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria (PCH). |
| CPT Code(s) | 86940 86941 |
| Lab Section | Blood Bank |