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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
ARUP Consult®
Disease Topics
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


Note
CPT Code(s)
86880
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart NameLOINC
0013008Direct Coombs13946-9
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Aliases
  • DAT
  • Direct Antiglobulin Test
  • Direct Antihuman Globulin Test