Transfusion Medicine
| Full details for "Direct Coombs Test (SJH patients only)". | |
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Name |
Direct Coombs Test (SJH patients only) |
Alternative name/Profile |
Coombs, DCT, DAT, |
Department |
Transfusion Medicine |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Blood |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
6mL/4ml EDTA sample. (stored at 18 - 25oC for up to 48 hours) |
Frequency of analysis |
At all times |
Turnaround time |
Urgent 3hrs. Routine 24hrs |
Availability |
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Notes |
Can be ordered on the EPR. Results can then be viewed on the EPR. Test may be performed on a current FBC sample if there is one available in the Haematology Laboratory. Add on test required to be requested on EPR. |
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Last updated |
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:08:12 IST |