Direct Antiglobulin Test Order

Test Code

DATO - NOCO

Alias/See Also

BB Direct Antiglobulin Test Order - NOCO

DAT Echo (cs) - NCMC/Horizon

DATIGG - MMC

Direct Coombs

CPT Codes
86880

Preferred Specimen

5.0 mL whole blood in Lavender top (EDTA)

Minimum Volume

5 mL (0.5 mL pediatric)

Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
EDTA whole blood	Refrigerated	2 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Any hemolysis, < 5 mL for adults

Methodology
Solid Phase Red Cell Adherence or Tube Agglutination

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Report Available

Same Day

Reference Range

Direct Coombs: Negative

Critical value (automatic call-back): positive result

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
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory

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.