Test Code DAT Direct Coombs Test

Important Note

For Ochsner LSU Shreveport and Mary's Place, use Soft test code DATL (LAB274)

Epic EAP: LAB274

Epic Description: DIRECT ANTIGLOBULIN TEST

Pink EDTA preferred 6.0 mL tube is in stock in Central Supply. Tubes can be ordered from Central Supply. Lawson #74361

Blood

	Collection Container	Preferred Volume	Minimum Volume
Preferred	PINK, 6.0 mL EDTA	6.0 mL	3.0 mL
Alternate	Lavender, EDTA	6.0 mL	3.0 mL

Tubes must be labeled with the following information:

1.Patient’s complete name

2.Clinic number

3.Location

4.Date of collection

5.collector’s I.D.

Tubes may be labeled with stamped or computer-generated labels, or info may be handwritten. Do not centrifuge. Transport at room temperature.

Blood Bank Lab

24 hours

15 minutes

Transport specimen to Blood Bank. Do not centrifuge.

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