Donath-Landsteiner Test
Order Code: DL
Epic Lab Code: LAB4362
Order Form: DeGowin Blood Center Requisition
DeGowin Blood Center - Blood Bank
C271 GH
356-2561
Specimen:
Serum
Collection Medium:
Red top tube
Minimum:
10 mL red top tube
Rejection Criteria:
Specimen must be labeled with patient's first and last name and medical record number. Specimens will be rejected if information is not on the label when received.
Delivery Instructions:
Sample must be kept at 37C. Obtain an insulated container from Blood Bank, partially filled with 37C water. Collect sample, place in plastic bag and then into container.
Testing Schedule:
0700-1400 Monday through Friday. For additional services, contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.
Analytic Time:
Specimens analyzed on day received
Reference Range:
Positive result is diagnostic for paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria.
Methodology:
Biphasic test for hemolysis
CPT Code:
86941