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Test & Collection Guide

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Coombs Test, Direct

Alternate names:
DAT, DCT, Direct Antihuman Globulin Test
Laboratory:
Blood Bank
Test Code:
DAT
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Notes:

Positive in most Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemias and post incompatible blood transfusion

Some drugs may cause the result to be positive, eg: Aldomet

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
2-3 hours
Reference Interval:

Negative

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW