Direct Antiglobulin Test, Poly
Alternate Names
DAT, Direct Coombs
SoftLab Order Code
PDAT
Epic Order Name
DIRECT ANTIGLOBULIN TEST
Epic Order ID
LAB274
Laboratory
All Hospitals
Additional Test Information
This test is for adult patients. For neonates please refer to Direct Antiglobulin test IgG
Sample Type
Whole Blood
Collection Container
Pink (EDTA)
Alternative Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA) 6.0 mL - Do not submit a smaller Lavender as an alternative
Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Improper or incomplete specimen label
Instructions
CPT Codes
86880