Test Code IGGC Direct Coombs Newborn, Blood Newark
Specimen Volume
10.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Lavender(LBB-10mL)
Alternate Specimen
Microtainer (LAV)
Red clot tube (plain red)
Pink top (EDTA) acceptable when Large Lav is not available
Specimen Handling Instructions
Cord blood specimen is acceptable. Inpatient must have hospital ID.
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Cutoff Time
None
Department
Blood Bank
Methodology
Agglutination
Stat Turn-around Time
1 Hour
Routine Turn-around Time
4 hours
Reference Ranges
See Report