Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Direct Antiglobulin Test
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
12th November 2024	Alternative names	DAT, DCT, Coombes Test	DAT, DCT, Coombs Test
	Request Group	DAT	MDC

Alternative Names:

DAT
Direct Coombs Test
DCT
Coombs Test

Laboratory:

Blood Bank

Test Code:

MDC

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