Coombs Test - Indirect near me in Bangalore

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You need to provide

Blood

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Duly Filled Coombs (Direct/Indirect) Form is mandatory.

Understanding Coombs Test - Indirect in Bangalore

What is Coombs Test - Indirect in Bangalore?

The Coombs Test - Indirect is a blood test that is used to detect IgG antibodies against red blood cells (RBCs). It is often done during prenatal testing of pregnant women and before a blood transfusion. It assists in identifying blood compatibility problems that could lead to complications like hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN), transfusion reactions etc. or diagnose autoimmune hemolytic anemia and monitor individuals with autoimmune disorders.

The Coombs Test - Indirect helps identify antibodies early which supports safe blood transfusion practices between the donor and the recipient and pregnancy management, safeguarding both the mother and the baby. This test is available at an affordable price in Bangalore with Tata 1mg labs.

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

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Coombs Test - Indirect in Bangalore

Frequently Asked Questions about Coombs Test - Indirect in Bangalore

Q. Is there any risk associated with this test?

There is no risk associated with the test. However, since this test involves a needle prick to withdraw the blood sample, in very rare cases, a patient may experience increased bleeding, hematoma formation (blood collection under the skin), bruising or infection at the site of needle prick.

Q. What other tests can be prescribed by your doctor in case of abnormal Indirect Coombs test result?

Additional test that may be prescribed in case of abnormal Indirect Coombs Test result is Antibody Identification Test. It helps to determine which antibodies are present in the sample that are causing an incompatibility reaction.

Q. What else can the Indirect Coombs Test be used for?

The Indirect Coombs Test can also be used to help diagnose the cause of hemolytic anemia due to autoimmune conditions. In an autoimmune disorder, antibodies are produced against the body’s own RBCs which attack and destroy the RBCs causing hemolytic anemia. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia can be caused by autoimmune diseases like Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, mycoplasma pneumonia infections, or certain cancers like lymphocytic leukemia and lymphoma.

Q. What is the difference between Indirect and Direct Coombs Tests?

Both Indirect and Direct Coombs Test are performed to determine the presence of anti-human RBC antibodies directed against human RBC antigens found on the RBCs. The Indirect Coombs Test is performed to determine antibodies produced against incompatible RBCs obtained from outside the body (as during a blood transfusion or during pregnancy). Whereas, the Direct Coombs Test is performed to detect the presence of antibodies directed against the patient’s own RBCs, which occurs during autoimmune diseases. Also, antibodies detected by the Indirect Coombs Test are present in the serum, while those detected by the Direct Coombs Test are attached to the surface of the RBCs. The Direct Coombs Test is performed to confirm if hemolytic anemia is being caused due to autoimmune disorder. The Indirect Coombs Test is performed primarily to determine compatibility of blood transfusion, or to check for Rh compatibility between a pregnant woman and her child before or during pregnancy.

Q. What is HDFN?

Hemolytic Disease of Fetus and Newborn or HDFN is a condition where the blood type of the fetus is incompatible with the blood type of the mother. The most severe reactions typically occur due to Rh incompatibility, where antibodies are produced in the Rh negative mother against Rh positive fetus. These antibodies cross the placenta and react with the RBC of the fetus, causing HDFN.

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