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Lab Test Dictionary

Direct Coombs


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