- Test Name
- Direct antiglobulin test
- Aliases
- DAT, direct coombs
- Provincial Mnemonic
- DAT
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- For the detection of antibodies bound to the surface of red cells
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 24 hours
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
Antibody identification
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
None
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Transfusion Medicine
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 3 and 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18