Antiglobulin Test Direct (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

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Testing Laboratory

New Zealand Blood Service Reference Lab Auckland

Department

Blood Bank

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

NA

Synonyms

Direct Antiglobulin Test, DAT, Direct Coombs Test, DCT

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below
• Cross Match (Pink Cap)
• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• Please refer to Additional Information below
• Cross Match (Pink Cap)
• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

7

PHLEBOTOMY

• 7 mL EDTA Whole Blood (Always Required)
• 5 mL EDTA Cord Blood (Always Required)

IMPORTANT:
If a Full Blood Count (FBC) is also requested, collect TWO separate EDTA tubes (one Pink Top and one Lavender Top).

Send tubes and request forms to the Hospital Blood Bank or directly to NZBS-N.

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Contact Information
NZBS-N Tissue Typing Laboratory: (09) 523-5731