Test Name
Direct Antiglobulin Test
Alternate DescriptionDirect Coombs
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Blood Bank
Fluid TypeWhole blood
Test Includes
Direct Coombs
Specimen Tube Type TransportLavender Top
Container Whole Blood Required3 ml whole blood in Lavender top or 0.7 ml whole blood in Lavender Micotainer
Summary Test NameDirect Antiglobulin Test
Specimen Preparation OutreachNo processing. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup.
Specimen Stability72 hours if refrigerated
Minimum Volume1 lavender microtainer
Specimen TransportRoom Temperature
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats8 hours after receipt
Additional Test InformationNo Gel Tops or Hemolysis