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Order Code LABABORHC2 Repeat Cord Blood Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) - Lab use Only

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

 

RV Direct Antiglobulin Test, Cord Blood (Repeat)

 

LABABORHC2

ABORH CORD

DAT CORD 2

 

Useful For

Determine infant Rh status on Rh-negative mothers for the administration of Rh-immune Globulin.

Aid in determination of HDN (hemolytic disease of the newborn), which occurs when maternal antibodies cross the placenta and coat the infant red blood cells.  HDN is usually classified as one of the following:

  • ABO discrepancy
  • Rh antibodies, especially D
  • Antibodies to blood group systems other than ABO/Rh (i.e. Kell)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Cord blood

Preferred: Pink-top (EDTA) AND Black-top tube

Specimen Volume: 5 mL cord blood

 

Collection instructions: Specimens must be labeled with infant first and last name, MR# or DOB, date and time drawn, and phlebotomist's initials.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type                   Temperature                                      Stability                    
Cord blood Ambient (preferred) 1 week
  Refrigerated 1 week

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory

 

Methodology

Monoclonal-Polyclonal Antibody blend, Monoclonal Antihuman globulin, Hemagglutination

Test Classification and CPT Coding

  • No Charge, repeat testing

Reporting Name

Repeat Cord Blood Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)

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