The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

Donath-Landsteiner Test
Order Code: *DL
Order Form: A-1a Blood Center Request or IPR Req 		  Blood Bank - DeGowin Blood Center
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




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Updated: 12/06/2006

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