Direct Antiglobulin Test
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 |