Antibody Tests
Coombs' Test, Indirect Coombs' Test
What To Think About
A newborn baby (whose mother has Rh-negative blood) may have a direct Coombs test to check for antibodies against the baby's red blood cells. If the test is positive, the baby may need a transfusion with compatible blood to prevent anemia.
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated July 27, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine W. David Colby, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease | |
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| Topic Contents | |
| Test Overview | |
| Why It Is Done | |
| How To Prepare | |
| How It Is Done | |
| How It Feels | |
| Risks | |
| Results | |
| What Affects the Test | |
 | What To Think About |
| References | |
| Credits | |