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86885 Coombs test indirect qualitative

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Indirect antiglobulin test, Indirect Coombs test, IAT, Coombs indirect

Indirect antiglobulin test (Coombs test) using qualitative or semiquantitative methodology to detect antibodies in serum. Screens for red cell alloimmunization.

Clinical Context

Detects unexpected red cell antibodies in patient serum in vivo. Used pretransfusion screening and in hemolytic disease of newborn.

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Specialties

PathologyTransfusion MedicineHematology

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