Referred Tests
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Test ID: DCTR
Direct Antiglobulin Test (Polyspecific), Blood
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Demonstrating in vivo coating of RBCs with IgG or the complement component C3d in the following settings:
-Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
-Hemolytic transfusion reactions
-Drug-induced hemolytic anemia
Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DATR | Direct Antiglobulin Tst (Poly) | No | No |
| DC3TR | Direct Antiglobulin Test (C3) | No | No |
| DIGTR | Direct Antiglobulin Test (IgG) | No | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
When the direct antigobulin tests is positive, the DCTR test will be interpreted as “Invalid – See addl testing” and the DATR test will be performed. When direct antiglobulin (DATR) is positive, then the DATR reflex tests, DAT complement 3 and DAT IgG, will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Hemagglutination
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Direct Antiglobulin Test (Poly)
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
DCTR
Neonatal Blood Evaluation
Direct Coombs, B
Coombs, Direct, Blood
Direct Antiglobulin Test
Poly Specific Coombs
Neonatal Blood Evaluation
Direct Coombs, B
Coombs, Direct, Blood
Direct Antiglobulin Test
Poly Specific Coombs