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Direct Antiglobulin Test Order
Test CodeDATO - NOCO
Alias/See Also
BB Direct Antiglobulin Test Order - NOCO
DAT Echo (cs) - NCMC/Horizon
DATIGG - NLMC
Direct Coombs
DAT Echo (cs) - NCMC/Horizon
DATIGG - NLMC
Direct Coombs
CPT Codes
86880
Preferred Specimen
6.0 mL whole blood in Pink top (EDTA)
Minimum Volume
5 mL (0.5 mL pediatric)
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| EDTA whole blood | Refrigerated | 2 days |
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Non-EDTA samples
Hemolysis
Hemolysis
Methodology
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same Day
Reference Range
Direct Coombs: Negative
The clinical staff will be notified of a positive DAT.
The clinical staff will be notified of a positive DAT.
Clinical Significance
A positive Direct Antiglobulin Test result will be called to the caregiver. If IgG is positive and the patient has recently been transfused, elution studies may be performed to identify the antibody involved.
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
