Cord Blood DAT

Orderable EAP code:

LAB102360

Billable EAP Codes:

80001622 x 1

CPT Codes:

86880 x 1

Lab Section:

Transfusion Services

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 hours
Urgent: 1 hour

Test Schedule:

Available 24 hours a day.

Specimen Requirements:

1.0 mL blood in a LAVENDER top tube. Specimen stability: up to 3 days at room temperature.
See link for instructions for identification and labeling of Transfusion Service specimens. 
Sample Information (Opens in a new window)

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

1.0 mL blood in a LAVENDER top tube. Specimen stability: up to 3 days at room temperature.

Reference Range:

Negative

Comments:

Demonstrates the presence of immunoglobulins, complement, or protein adsorbed to red cells of a neonate or infant. Of value in the diagnosis and evaluation of hemolytic anemia, hemolytic disease of the newborn, suspected transfusion reactions, and in some diseases.
Detects the presence of red blood cell-bound IgG and/or complement by agglutination using an antiglobulin (Coombs) reagent. Positive results occurring in cord blood are primarily due to maternal antibodies binding to the infant RBCs and can cause hemolytic disease of the newborn. Extended evaluation may include elution studies.