Test Code DATA Direct Antiglobulin Testing (Direct Coombs)
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory
Test Includes
IgG DAT/C3 DAT
Special Instructions
Note: All Blood Bank specimens must be correctly labeled or the specimen must be rejected. Specimens must be labeled at the patient's bedside.
Pre-printed label is preferred. Label must contain the patient's complete name and medical record number. Collector's initials and date of draw must be recorded on the label.
Blood Bank Request, completed and signed, must accompany the specimen.
If no pre-printed label is available the following must be written in ink on the tube: patient’s complete name and medical record number. Collector's initials and date of draw must be recorded on the label.
Blood Bank Request, completed and signed, must accompany the specimen.
Specimen Required
Adult:
Container/Tube: Pink top EDTA
Specimen Volume: 3.0ml
Minimum Specimen Volume: 1.0ml
Newborn:
Container/Tube: Cord-Blood or EDTA microtainer
Specimen Volume: 0.5ml
Minimum Specimen Volume:0.25ml
Specimen Type
Whole Blood- Adult
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability Information
Refrigerate 2-8oC: 14 days
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled specimen
Day(s) Test Set up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Reference Values
Adult: Negative for IgG and Complement (C3).
Note: If the IgG DAT is positive, an Elution is performed.
CPT Code
86880
Loinc Code
55776-9: IgG DAT
54410-6: C3 DAT