Test Code DAT Direct Antiglobulin Test, Blood

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: Full 10-mL tube of whole blood

Collection Instructions: Immediately invert tube and mix gently 6 times.

Note: Label specimen appropriately.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Performing Laboratory

The Valley Hospital

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86880