What is the Direct Coombs Test and what is its purpose?
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The question is discussing the Direct Coombs Test, its purpose, and its application in detecting antibodies, particularly in cases of Rh incompatibility in newborns. It provides a brief overview of how the test is conducted and its significance in immunohematology.
Answer
Detects antibodies on RBCs to diagnose hemolytic anemia.
The direct Coombs test detects antibodies attached to red blood cells, often used to diagnose immune-mediated hemolytic anemia.
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The direct Coombs test detects antibodies attached to red blood cells, often used to diagnose immune-mediated hemolytic anemia.
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The test is important for diagnosing conditions where the immune system attacks red blood cells, such as in autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Sources
- Direct Coombs Testing - vet.cornell.edu
- Coombs test Information | Mount Sinai - New York - mountsinai.org
- Coombs Test - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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