Test Code LAB274 Coombs, Direct, Blood
Methodology
Direct Antiglobulin Test
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
86880