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Donath Landsteiner Test, indirect

Alternate test name

IDLT

Lab area
Transfusion Medicine (Haematopathology)
Expected turn-around time
TAT for STAT - 24 hours TAT for Urgent - 3 days TAT for Routine - 7 days
Specimen type
  • Send sample anytime from Mon - Thursday 0800-1600 hr.
  • 2X4 mL red top clotted sample, collected, and immediately separated at 37˚C (incubate in 37˚ C dry or wet bath, allow to clot, then centrifuge).
  • Send labeled separated serum (2-3 ml) as well as original sample with the requisition.
  • If separated serum cannot be sent immediately, store at 1-6˚ C.
Storage and transportation

2X4 mL red top clotted sample, collected, and immediately separated at 37˚C (incubate in 37˚ C dry or wet bath, allow to clot, then centrifuge).

If separated serum cannot be sent immediately, store at 1-6˚ C.

Special requirements

Please send patient blood group and DAT results if possible.

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