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Bookmark or Share- The Coombs' Test | Newborn Nursery | Stanford MedicineThe Coombs' Test The coombs' test is frequently used in the evaluation of a jaundiced infant. Understanding how the test is done and what it means is critical to the correct interpretation of a positive result.
- Coombs Test: Purpose, Procedure & Results - Cleveland ClinicDirect Coombs test (sometimes called a direct antiglobulin test) looks at your red blood cells to see if there are antibodies attached to them. It’s often used to diagnose blood-related conditions such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia .
- Coombs Test - StatPearls - NCBI BookshelfAntiglobulin testing, also known as the Coombs test, is an immunology laboratory procedure used to detect the presence of antibodies against circulating red blood cells (RBCs) in the body, which induce hemolysis.
- Coombs test - WikipediaThe direct Coombs test is used to test for autoimmune hemolytic anemia, a condition where the immune system breaks down red blood cells, leading to anemia. The direct Coombs test is used to detect antibodies or complement proteins attached to the surface of red blood cells.
- Coombs Test: Purpose, Procedure, and Results - HealthlineThe Coombs test indicates the presence of potentially harmful antibodies in your blood. An indirect Coombs test can help identify potential complications in pregnancies and transfusions.
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