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