Test Code CDAT Direct Coombs Test, Cord Blood
Additional Codes
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CDAT |
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Cord Blood
Container/Tube: Collect cord blood in lavender EDTA tube. Label in delivery room with cerner label.
Specimen Volume: Full tube of blood
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate cord blood.
2. Label specimen appropriately with the infant’s cerner label.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerated.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86880 (HH Bill Code 0204260)
Reference Values
Negative
Critical value (automatic call-back): newborn positives.