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DIRECT COOMBS

Test Code
DC


Preferred Specimen
PINK TOP TUBE


Specimen Stability
7 days


Clinical Significance
The direct coombs is used to detect antibodies and/or complement bound to red cells in vivo and is useful in investigating autoimmune hemolytic anemia, dru-induced hemolysis, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and allo-immune reactions to recently transfused red cells.




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.