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Alternative Names:

DAT
Direct Coombs Test
DCT
Coombs Test

Laboratory:

Blood Bank

Test Code:

MDC

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL
EDTA 6 mL
EDTA Microtainer

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Retrospective testing same day only

Samples and Requests must have THREE points of corresponding identification: Full name, Hospital UR number and Date of Birth.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form