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TEST ID DAT COOMBS, DIRECT (DAT)

Important Note

Specimen must be tested within 48 hours of collection. 

Performing Laboratory

NRLS-Blood Bank

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Required

Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender K2 EDTA
Acceptable: Pink K2 6.0 mL
Specimen Volume: 4.0 mL

 

Collection Instructions:

Draw 1 full, lavender top (K2 EDTA) tube and send to the lab.

Specimen Minimum Volume

2.0  mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Whole Blood Refrigerated(preferred) 48 hours
  Ambient 48 hours
  Frozen Do NOT Freeze

 

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Sunday

Report Available

same day/1 day