Direct Antiglobulin Test

Test information: The direct antiglobulin test (DAT) is used to determine if red cells have been coated in vivo with immunoglobulin, complement, or both. Specimen labelling must comply to Blood Transfusion labelling policy.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Purple Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

6ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

All samples must comply with the blood transfusion labelling policy.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

NEG/POS

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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