DAT, Blood

Department

NZBS Christchurch

Delphic Registration Code

DCT

Synonyms

Coombs test
DCT
Direct antiglobulin test
Direct Coombs test

Turnaround Time

72 hours

Test Code

5354

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Cross Match (Pink Cap)
• please_refer_to_additional_requiremets

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

6.0

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)
• please_refer_to_additional_requiremets

Additional Specimen Information

Paediatric Specimen - Cord sample or heel prick EDTA blood

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Aliquot Instructions - preferred aliquot 1 x 6.0mL pink top (EDTA) minimum aliquot 1mL EDTA whole blood

Test Method

Bio-Rad microtyping system

Non-Funded Test Cost

$25.06 (Exclusive of GST)

This test is performed by New Zealand Blood Service, Blood Bank Christchurch Hospital. Ph: 03 364 0310,Fax: 03 364 0159