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The Coombs test checks your blood for antibodies that attack red blood cells. You might also hear it called an antiglobulin test or red blood cell antibody screening. Not everyone's red blood ...
ACQUIRED hemolytic anemia is commonly associated with a positive Coombs test; when of the "gamma type," this test indicates the presence of an immunoglobulin attached to the affected red cells.
This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Coombs test positive' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.
How should the emergency doctor proceed? The antiglobulin test was first described by Coombs in 1945 and is often referred to as the Coombs test. It is performed to detect either erythrocyte-directed ...
The article by J. Manuel Zarandona and Mark Yazer on the clinical utility of the Coombs test1 prompts consideration of the pitfalls of a negative test result. Specifically, further evaluation will be ...
This condition is called anemia, and it has many causes. If your doctor confirms that you have a low red blood cell count, the Coombs test is one of the blood tests your doctor may order to help ...