Direct Antiglobulin Test

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Tests:Direct Antiglobulin Test
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Synonym(s) DAT, DCT - direct coombs test
Specimen 4 mL EDTA (Pink top). Minimum labelling - Surname + Forename + NHI Number and/or Date of Birth
Paediatric Specimen 0.5 mL EDTA (Purple top)
Add-on conditions 3 days @ 4°C
Test Availability Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours
Where analysed Hastings
Department Transfusion Medicine, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2645
Registration Code N/A
Deletion Code N/A
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Measurement Uncertainty N/A