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Donath Lansteiner Test
Alternative Names/Synonyms
DLT
Laboratory
Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section
Transfusion Medicine
Specimen Type
Blood
Test Code
SEND
Ordering Instructions, Requisition
MS 327 Blood Transfusion Product Request
Clinical Significance (If applicable)
Used to detect the presence of biphasic hemolysin in individuals with paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria
Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)
Peripheral blood
Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))
6 mL
Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)
1 red top tube to be collected at 37C & 1 red top tube at 4 degrees C
Collection Containers – Tube Types
Collection Requirements
1 red top tube to be collected at 37C & 1 red top tube at 4C
Collection Instructions
Storage / Shipment Details
Put sample in hot pack (from Patient Services and send by pneumatic tube
Sample Stability
Stable at 37°C for 2 hrs
Cause for Rejection
Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance
Test Availability
Monday to Friday
Referral Laboratory
Referred Out to SickKids
STAT Turnaround Time
Variable
Routine Turnaround Time
Variable
Laboratory Contact Information
Tel #: 416-586-4502
Fax #: 416-586-8504
Sample Processing / Delivery
Please deliver to the Core Laboratory, 11th Floor
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