DAT

Test Code
DATE


Alias/See Also


Direct Antiglobulin Test or Direct Coombs




CPT Codes
86880

Preferred Specimen


Purple Top (EDTA)




Minimum Volume
3ml


Transport Container
Purple Top (EDTA)


Transport Temperature
RT


Specimen Stability
The specimen is stable at room temperature for 8 hours or refrigerated at 2-8 C for 72 hours


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


Reference Range
Negative




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.