Test Code DAT, DBS Direct Coombs
Performing Laboratory
YRMC Blood Bank
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Requirements
1 full Lavender Tube (6 ml K2EDTA), Cord Blood can be used or small microtainer for infants
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Testing Algorithm
If positive and patient meets criteria, a Direct Coombs (IgG), eluate and antibody identification will be performed
Methodology
IgG C3d Polyspecific Gel Card
Reference Values
Negative
Specimen Collection Instructions
Do not Centrifuge
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86880
Loinc Code
51006-5