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Home Our Specialties Elab Book Polyspecific Direct Coomb's Test (Direct Antiglobulin Test)

Polyspecific Direct Coomb's Test (Direct Antiglobulin Test)

IH0030

Synonym(s):
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Specimen Container
EDTA tube
Specimen Requirement
Specimen requirement:
Adult: 5 ml (Half tube)
Neonate/ Paeds: 1.5ml (Half tube) (Do not use 500ul paediatric microtube)

Disclaimer:
- Blood volume is calculated based on 60% PCV/HCT, hence if the patient has lower PCV/HCT (< 60%), it may not be sufficient to run the test.
- Please note that the volume of blood required for adult tube is different due to larger tube diameter.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
45 - 90 minutes
Reference Value(s)
-
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Blood Bank
Contact Number 6394 1376
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Immunohaematology

Additional Information
Gently invert the tubes several times to prevent clotting.
Phlebotomist's name and signature must be provided on the attached tube label.

Change History Notes

  • 19 Jul 2024 02:00 PM

    ​Updated Specimen Requirement.

  • 03 Jan 2024 04:00 PM

    ​Update of Test Image and Specimen Requirement.

  • 10 Jan 2023 12:00 AM

    Updated Test name

  • 08 Nov 2021 12:00 AM

    Updated Specimen Container and Specimen Requirement.

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Last Updated - 27 May 2025

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