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Pathology Services

DAGT (Direct Anti-Globulin Test) also known as DAT

Phlebotomy Requirements

****All GP/Community samples will be processed at Ipswich Hub unless urgent or taken directly to Colchester Blood sciences***

Collection

Community or Hospital

Sample container

Blood 3.4 ml Red Top EDTA or 4.9 ml Blue Top EDTA

Site

Colchester & Ipswich

Notes

No patient preparation required - DAT does not need to be handwritten

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