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Donath Landsteiner (13039)

Methodology

Hemolysis

Synonyms

Donath Landsteiner Antibody Test

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

ARUP

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

1-3 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

3-4 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Maintain specimen at 37 C until serum is separated from cells.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 1 Week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Serum separator tubes (SST)

Test Volume Required

2 mL Incubated Serum

Minimum Test Volume

1.5 mL Incubated Serum

Processing Instructions

Maintain specimen at 37 C until serum is separated from cells. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.