For neonates, the DAT test can be ordered as part of the Neonatal Blood Group (NBG) test which includes DAT as part of the test.  

Samples for DAT only do not need to be labelled in accordance with blood bank labelling requirements. Standard labelling requirements are sufficient.

Samples to be shared for DAT and other blood bank tests must meet blood bank labelling requirements. See below:

Specimen tube mandatory labelling criteria

• Surname AND given name
• Date of birth
• UR number and/or Address
• Date and time
• Sign or initial the specimen tube

Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria

• Surname AND given name
• Date of birth
• UR number and/or Address
• Date and time
• Complete and sign the request form declaration

All details including signatures and date/time on specimen tube and request form must match.

Handwritten details preferred. If a pre-printed label is used on the specimen, it MUST bear the collector's signature and date and time of collection.