Test Entry - Detail

Direct Antiglobulin Test

General

Clinical Use:

Aids in the laboratory investigation and diagnosis of haemolytic anaemia, haemolytic disease of the newborn or transfusion reaction.

Availability:

Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.

Aliases/Synonyms:

Coombs Test, DAT,

Code:

DAT

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample ambient.

Hyperlink:

Reference Interval:

Not Applicable

Collection Requirements

Container:

EDTA (PINK),

Sample Type:

See container

Minimum Collection Volume:

1mL

Collection Instructions:

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

EDTA (LAVENDER)

Processing Instructions:

Refer all samples to Transfusion to determine testing suitability.

Minimum Assay Volume:

Stability:

See above

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample ambient.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
-	Laboratory	Albany Health Campus	9892 2240
-	Laboratory	Armadale Health Service	9391 2030
-	Laboratory	Bentley Health Service	9416 3720
-	Laboratory	Broome Health Campus	9194 2286
-	Laboratory	Bunbury Hospital	9722 1280
-	Laboratory	Busselton Hospital	9753 6260
-	Laboratory	Carnarvon Hospital	9941 0431
-	Laboratory	Collie Hospital	9734 1132
-	Laboratory	Derby Hospital	9193 3371
-	Laboratory	Esperance Health Campus	9079 8139
-	Laboratory	Geraldton Regional Hospital	9956 2254
-	Laboratory	Hedland Health Campus	9174 1504
-	Laboratory	Kalgoorlie Health Campus	9080 5825
-	Laboratory	Karratha Health Campus	9144 7674
-	Laboratory	Katanning Health Service	9821 6334
-	Laboratory	Kununurra Hospital	9166 4245
-	Laboratory	Manjimup Hospital	9772 5137
-	Laboratory	Mater Pathology-QLD	(07) 3163 8500
-	Laboratory	Merredin Health Service	9041 1532
-	Laboratory	Narrogin Hospital	9881 0481
-	Laboratory	Northam Health Service	9690 1657
-	Laboratory	Osborne Park Hospital	9244 2326
-	Laboratory	Rockingham General Hospital	9599 4239
Transfusion	Haematology	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 8005
Transfusion	Haematology	Fremantle Hospital	9431 2462
Transfusion	Haematology	King Edward Memorial Hospital	6458 2748
Transfusion	Haematology	QEII Medical Centre	6383 4018
Transfusion	Haematology	Royal Perth Hospital	9224 2409

Last Updated : 05-01-2023 12:24