Coombs Test - Direct near me in Kolkata

The Coombs Test - Direct is a blood test used to detect antibodies or complement proteins attached to the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). This test helps diagnose conditions where the immune system attacks RBCs, such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), and monitor potential blood compatibility issues during transfusions. It is crucial for identifying causes of hemolysis, especially in newborns and individuals with autoimmune diseases.

The Direct Coombs Test plays a critical role in managing hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) by detecting maternal antibodies that might have crossed the placenta leading to the destruction of the baby’s RBCs. This test also helps  in investigating transfusion reactions by detecting antibodies attacking transfused RBCs if a patient receives a blood transfusion and the immune system reacts to the donor blood. 

A duly Filled Coombs (Direct/Indirect) Form is mandatory before getting the Coombs Test - Direct test done.