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Antiglobulin Test, Direct and Indirect

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
DIAT


CPT Codes
86880, 86885

Preferred Specimen
whole blood


Instructions
Draw a full, pink-top (EDTA) tube and send EDTA whole blood in original VACUTAINER®. Invert several times to mix blood. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly at ambient temperature only. Note: 1. Include report of diagnosis and history of transfusions and drug therapy.


Transport Container
Pink-top (EDTA) tube


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
GEL

Reference Range
Not applicable



Last Updated: October 22, 2015


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.