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| DIRECT COOMBS |
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| Alternate Names: | Direct Antiglogulin Test, DAT, Anti Human Globulin |
| Performed: | Daily, 24 Hours |
| Methodology: | Hemagglutination |
| Turnaround Time: | Routine:
4 Hours Stat: < 1 hour |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
All samples must be clearly identified with patient's full first and last names, medical record number, phlebotomist' s initials, date, and time. |
| Container / Tube: | 7 ml pink or lavender Vacutainer® tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 ml |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | None |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Expected Results: | Negative If positive, an antibody elution will be performed if ordered by physician. |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling. Hemolysis. |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
CLAB coombs |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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