Direct antiglobulin test, infant-6109
Test info
Direct antiglobulin test, infant
6109
86880.7
IDC
Coombs, direct
DAT
DAT, infant
Direct antiglobulin test
IDC
DAT
DAT, infant
Direct antiglobulin test
IDC
- Anti-IgG will be performed.
- Elutions, Antibody screen and Antibody identification are not automatic and would need to be a separate order.
The direct antiglobulin test (DAT) is a screening test for antibodies present on an individual's red cells and is used to investigate hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)
Specimen
EDTA whole blood
0.5 mL
Immediatley following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting
Labelling instructions:
Excellian sites:
Tube must be labeled with the patients first and last name and Excellian MRN, date and time of collection and phlebotomist’s A#
Non-Excellian sites:
Tube must be labeled with the patient's first and last name and date of birth, date and time of collection and phlebotomist’s initials.
Tube must be labeled with the patients first and last name and Excellian MRN, date and time of collection and phlebotomist’s A#
Non-Excellian sites:
Tube must be labeled with the patient's first and last name and date of birth, date and time of collection and phlebotomist’s initials.
Microtainer - lavender (EDTA)
Refrigerate - 3 days
Sample should be obtained no more than 24 hours prior to testing but may be used up to 3 days post collection.Testing of older specimens may show decreased antibody reactivity.
- Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
- Hemolysis
Performance
AHL - Blood Bank: B
Daily
1 day
Column agglutination; agglutination
Clinical and Interpretive info
Negative
Billing
86880
Tracking
01/20/2006
12/27/2023
12/21/2023