View source for Tests:Direct Antiglobulin Test

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Direct Antiglobulin Test}} 

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