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Test Code DAT Direct Antiglobulin Test

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)
Sunquest Order Code: DAT
Epic Px Code: LAB5011

Specimen Collection Type

Pink

Minimum Collection Volume

2 mL

Reference Range

Negative

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

A positive result indicates the red blood cells have been coated in-vivo with immunoglobulin, complement or both.

Rejection Criteria

Gross Hemolysis
Improper labeling

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

Only for additional blood bank testing.

Specimen Stability

3 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Transfusion Service

CPT Code

86880

LOINC Code

N/A

Test Alias

Direct Coombs

Additional Information / Notes

DAT is used for investigation of hemolytic transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN), autoimmune hemolytic anemia and drug-induced immune hemolysis.