Antiglobulin Test Direct (Blood)

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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
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

7

Last updated: 10/09/2026