Test Code LAB1282 Coombs, Direct and Indirect
Methodology
Direct Coombs: Direct Antiglobulin Test
Indirect Coombs: Two- or Three-Cell Panel Antibody Screen
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Pink-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen: 5 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of EDTA whole blood in original VACUTAINER(S)®
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly. Specimen cannot be frozen.
Note: Specimen must be hand-labeled from patient’s wristband to include patient’s name, account number, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86850 - indirect coombs
86880 - direct coombs