DIRECT ANTIGLOBULIN TEST BLOOD

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: DCD
UPHSM LIS Test #: 107
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 4 hours, 1 hour (STAT)
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 5.0 mL of EDTA whole blood
Temperature:
Tube Type: 2 Lavender or Pink Top (EDTA) tubes
Collection Info:
NOTE:
Please send a copy of the physician order with the specimen.
     1.  Patient full name (no abbreviations)
     2.  Patient identification number - MGH Medical Record # if known, patient's birthdate or Soc. Sec. #
     3.  Date specimen was drawn
     4.  Phlebotomist ID
IF THE PATIENT'S NAME IS MISSPELLED ON THE SPECIMEN TUBE, OR IF THERE IS NOT AN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON THE TUBE, IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR USE.  (These items cannot be changed or added once the specimen has left the patient's side)

Methods

Manual
Includes direct Coombs testing with polyspecific anti-human globulin serum and use of monspecific reagents (anti-IgG, anticomplement) when indicated. May also include eluate preparation from IgG Coombs positive cells.

CPT Codes

86880

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Negative (reported as positive or negative).