Donath Lansteiner Test

DLT
Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Transfusion Medicine
Blood
SEND

MS 327 Blood Transfusion Product Request
Used to detect the presence of biphasic hemolysin in individuals with paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria
Peripheral blood
6 mL
1 red top tube to be collected at 37C & 1 red top tube at 4 degrees C
Collection Containers – Tube Types

Put sample in hot pack (from Patient Services and send by pneumatic tube
Stable at 37°C for 2 hrs
Monday to Friday
Referred Out to SickKids
Variable
Variable
Tel #: 416-586-4502
Fax #: 416-586-8504
Please deliver to the Core Laboratory, 11th Floor