Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)

About the Test

Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) - The DAT (Direct Coomb's test) is positive if red cells have been coated, in vivo, with immunoglobulin, complement, or both. A positive result can occur in immune-mediated red cell destruction, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, a transfusion reaction or in patients receiving certain drugs.

Biomarkers

Coombs Direct

Biomarker name

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