Direct Coombs (Anti-Human Globulin)
0013008
Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
IRL-DC
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
- Specimen Preparation
- Do not freeze.
Transport 5 mL whole blood.
Pediatric: Transport 1 mL whole blood. - Storage/Transport Temperature
- Refrigerated.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Separator or gel tubes.
- Remarks
- Stability
- Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0013008 | Direct Coombs | 13946-9 |
Aliases
- DAT
- Direct Antiglobulin Test
- Direct Antihuman Globulin Test