
Laboratory test
Direct Coomb'S Test (DCT)
Direct Coomb'S Test (DCT): 1 parameter from a blood sample, no fasting.
Also known as
Direct Coombs test · DAT test · Direct antiglobulin test
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- Same day / 24 hours
- Parameters
- 1
- No home collection fee
What is the Direct Coomb'S Test (DCT)?
Direct Coomb'S Test (DCT) includes Direct Coombs Test (DCT). The listed sample is Blood (EDTA). The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the Direct Coomb'S Test (DCT) measure?
1 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Other measurements1 parameter
| Parameter | Unit | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Coombs Test (DCT) | — | 1007-4 |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
Direct Coomb'S Test (DCT): sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Not required.
- No special preparation is needed; a blood sample will be drawn from your arm as usual.
Frequently asked questions
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1 parameters · No fasting required · Report time: Same day / 24 hours
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