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Coombs Test - Direct
Also known as Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT), Coombs Direct
₹399
You need to provide
Blood
This test is for
Male, Female
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Understanding Coombs Test - Direct
What is Coombs Test - Direct?
The direct Coombs test, also called direct antiglobulin test is used to detect antibodies that get attached to the surface of red blood cells. Certain types of diseases and drugs can cause this to happen. These antibodies sometimes destroy red blood cells and lead to anemia.This can be caused by certain drugs,infections, blood tranfusions and conditions like Erythroblastosis Fetalis
You may need this test if you have symptoms of anemia and jaundice like yellowing of skin or eyes, weakness & dizziness. A positive Coombs test may indicate autoimmune hemolytic anemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, blood disease in new born & transfusion reactions.
What is Coombs Test - Direct used for?
Direct Coombs Test is useful in:
- Diagnosis of Autoimmune hemolytic anemias
- Diagnosis of hemolytic disease of newborn
- Investigation of Hemolytic transfusion reactions
- Investigation of Drug induced red cell sensitization
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