Ordering Recommendation
Use to diagnose paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria. The presence of other red blood cell antibodies may interfere with testing, leading to inconclusive results.
Mnemonic
IRL-DL
Methodology
Hemolysis
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain Red.
Specimen Preparation
Maintain specimen at 37°C until serum is separated from cells. Transport 3 mL serum. (Min: 2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Separator or gel tubes.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86940; 86941
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0013039 | Donath Landsteiner | 18287-3 |
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Aliases
- Donath Landsteiner Antibody test
Donath Landsteiner