Test Code DAT Direct Antiglobulin Test, Blood
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Pink (K2 EDTA) Top tube
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Collection Instructions: N/A
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Lavender top tube
Reference Values
Negative
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Manual
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86880