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