Test directory: Direct Antiglobulin Test (IgG & C3)

Ordering Code 18
Test Name Direct Antiglobulin Test (IgG & C3)
Alias Direct Antiglobulin Test (AHG)
Direct Anti-human Globulin Test
Direct Coombs Test
DAT
Coombs Test, Direct (AHG)
Coombs Test, Direct
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume 6 mL
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 10 Days
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection Criteria Contaminated, Frozen, Gel barrier tube, Grossly hemolyzed,
Insufficient quantity, Specimen not properly labeled
Avail. Stat YES
Analytic Time 1 Day
Methodology Hemagglutination

Reference range(s)

Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Direct Antiglobulin Test (IgG & C3) ALL Negative Negative