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Alternative names, keywords |
Coombs test |
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Samples required |
● EDTA blood for group and screen (G&S) (pink cap, 6 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples. |
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Test indications |
Used to detect antibodies on the red cell surface. Positive in some haemolytic anaemias. |
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Key factors affecting test performance or interpretation |
Haemolysed sample, lipaemia, clotted sample. |
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Reference range |
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Turnaround time |
1 working day |
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Enquiries |
Haematology (Transfusion) |