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Test Code INPT239 Baby Type and DAT (Direct Antiglobulin Test)

Synonym

  • HEELS
  • Heelstick Evaluation

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Lavender Top, Microtainer EDTA
Specimen Volume: 1 mL in 2 tubes each containing 500 µL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 500 µL in 1 tube

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 1 day
Refrigerated: 2 days

Rejected Due To

  • Frozen
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Sent on heat/ice
  • Less than minimum volume
  • Missing collector information
  • Missing patient identification

Reference Values

ABORH: A, B, O, AB, Rh Negative, Rh Positive

DAT: Negative

Method Description

Agglutination

Performing Lab

Blood Bank University Hospital

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

12 hours

Reporting Name

Heelstick Eval

CPT Code Information

86900
86901
86880