Sign in →

Test Code DCAS DAT & Antibody Screen

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: DAT & Antibody Screen
Sunquest Order Code: DCAS
Epic Px Code: LAB5012

Specimen Collection Type

Pink

Minimum Collection Volume

2 mL

Reference Range

N/A

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

A positive antibody screen indicates the presence of an alloantibody or autoantibody in plasma and additional testing may be required.
A negative antibody screen indicates no antibodies are currently detectable.
A positive DAT 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

4 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Transfusion Service

CPT Code

86850
86880

LOINC Code

890-4

Test Alias

Direct Antiglobulin and Antibody Screen

Additional Information / Notes

No RBCs can be given with this test. Please order a crossmatch for inpatients if they may require RBC transfusions.