COOMBS TEST, DIRECT
| Direct Coombs test detects IgG and Complement bound to erythrocytes. The test is useful in diagnosing patients with Hemolytic disease of the newborn and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia. Drug induced antibodies may give false positive reactions |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : Same day |
COOMBS TEST, DIRECT
| Test Code | C-63 |
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| Test Description | **COOMBS TEST, DIRECT |
| Clinical Category | PREGNANCY, ANAEMIA |
| Sample | 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from EDTA tube |
| Method/Technology | Erythrocyte Magnetised Technology |
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| Reporting Time | DAILY |