- YDAT
Direct Antiglobulin (Direct Coombs)
Specimen:
Test Code
YDAT
Specimen Name
Direct Antiglobulin (Direct Coombs)
Collect
2-EDTA
Submit
7 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Whole Blood Refrigerated
Special Handling
After collection make sure to mix specimens well by inverting the tube 3-4 times.
Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Refrigerated 3 days
Methodology
Blood Bank
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
1-3 days
CPT Codes
- 86880
Components
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Additional Information
If antibody results are positive: Antibody Identification and or any of the following: titer, direct xoombs, elution, absorption, antigen typing, prewarming, enzyme testing, neutralization, crossmatch compatability testing or testing sent to a reference laboratory.
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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