Direct Antiglobulin Test (Coombs Test) 
Alternate Test Names
DAT; DCT; Direct Coombs test 
PLS Test Code
dat 
Laboratory
Haematology 
Specimen
Blood 
Analysis Performed On
Blood 
Container
EDTA Tube 4 ml 
Container Colour
Mauve 
Multiple Specimens
 
Required Volume Adult (mL)
2 
Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
0.5 
Reference Ranges
Negative 
Turnaround Time Routine
24 Hours 
Turnaround Time Urgent
30 Minutes 
Turnaround Other
 
Days test is performed
Daily 
Transport
Keep at room temperature 
Special Requirements
None 
Patient Preparation
None 
Collection Instructions
Venepuncture 
Clinical Information
 
Sent to Reference Laboratory
No 
Ref Laboratory Name
 
Estimated Patient Fee
N/A 
Last Updated
25-Aug-2006  (Version:1.00 )

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