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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