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DIRECT COOMBS TEST (AHG)

Test Code
LAB274


Alias/See Also
DIRECT ANTIGLOBULIN TEST
DAT


CPT Codes
86880

Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood EDTA Pink top tube


Minimum Volume
6 mL


Instructions
Handwritten Sample Label Required (Patient legal last,first name, Medical Record Number, Date specimen collected and intials of person who drew the specimen)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Methodology
Agglutination

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:2 hours


Clinical Significance
Useful for detection of autoimmune hemolytic anemias caused by red cell antibody and/or complement components bound to patient's red cells; suspected transfusion reaction workup, and in cases of possible hemolytic disease of newborn.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Blood Bank



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.