DAT with Reflex Elution

Last Modified: 2/11/2020 8:27:57 AM


Medical Necessity Documentation:  
Client Notes:  
Patient Preparation:  
Specimen Requirements: 6.0 mL Whole Blood in a Pink Top Tube - EDTA
Collection Instructions:  
Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL Whole Blood
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability: 24 hours Ambient
72 hours Refrigerated

Test should be performed within 72 hours of collection or recollected 
Rejection Criteria: Over 72 hours old; Serum Separator Tube (SST or PST)
Reference Range: Negative
Critical Ranges:  
Test Comments: Any test not indicated will be canceled
Methodology: Hemagglutination
Clinical Significance:  
Documentation:  
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Turn Around Time: 1 to 24 hours
Sites Performed: Parkview Regional Medical Center
PHL Test Code: DATEL
EPIC Test Code: LAB3172
Alternate Test Names: DAT W/RFLX ELU
Included Tests: Direct Coombs; Direct Coombs by SPRCA; DAT Fractionation; Antibody Screen; Elution; Antibody Identification
CPT Coding: 86850, 86860, 86870, 86880 x 4

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