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The Direct Coombs test helps identify the presence of antibodies or complement proteins attached to the surface of red blood cells. This test is often used to investigate autoimmune hemolytic anemia, a condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own red blood cells.
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The Direct Coombs test helps identify the presence of antibodies or complement proteins attached to the surface of red blood cells. This test is often used to investigate autoimmune hemolytic anemia, a condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own red blood cells.
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What illness/infections can Indirect Coomb´s test detect?
Indirect Coomb´s test can detect haemolytic anaemia, other auto-immune disorders, erythroblastosis fetalis, infections like mono and syphilis and certain types of cancer.
What does Indirect Coomb´s test for?
Indirect Coomb´s test is done to detect if you have any antibodies that can destroy the red blood cells, or your baby is at a risk of developing anaemia and jaundice at birth.
What happens if Indirect Coomb´s test is positive?
A positive indirect coomb´s test in pregnancy means you or your baby are a high risk of developing severe anaemia by destroying the red blood cells. If before a transfusion, then it means extra care should be taken to prevent red cell destruction.