diff --git a/src/item/labCoat.t b/src/item/labCoat.t
index 2a48c02..dd47730 100644
--- a/src/item/labCoat.t
+++ b/src/item/labCoat.t
@@ -23,6 +23,10 @@ labCoat: Container
     }
   }
 
+  dobjFor (Search) {
+    preCond = [objHeld]
+  }
+
   changeName () {
     name = 'lab coat';
     firstLook = true;