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Direct Coombs

Test Code
DAT


Alias/See Also
DAT


CPT Codes
86880

Preferred Specimen
6.0 of whole blood


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL of whole blood


Instructions
Blood Bank signature form must be complete and signed at the time of collection.


Transport Container
Pink (preferred) or EDTA (lavender top)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 48 hours


Methodology
Manual

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Turn around time: Routine 2 hours, stat 30 minutes.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.