Synonyms
Direct Antiglobulin Test
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Blood Bank
Epic ID
LAB274
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
4 Hours
Stat TAT
1 Hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
All Blood Bank samples require a double-initial on specimen after collection properly identifying patient and blood collected on patient.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Rejection Criteria
Blood Bank samples not double initialed (rejection will be determined by Blood Bank staff)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Deliver directly to Blood Bank. No sharing Blood Bank samples.
CPT Codes
86880
Revised
9/11/23
Initials
SA