Test Overview
To detect IgG Immunoglobulin and/or complement adherence to red cells in immune hemolytic anemia. Recommended to monitor patients who have already had a Direct Antiglobulin Test - Complete Study.
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Use of red top tubes or serum separator tubes may cause false positive reactions.
Test Details
1 - 72 hours
- Coombs Test
- Coombs Antibody
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in a pink top tube. Blood Bank is not able to share tubes with other laboratories. Specimens are unacceptable if clotted, collected in serum separator tube, contaminated, grossly hemolyzed, of inadequate volume, or not properly labeled with patient identification, including labels that have been misaligned. Required on all requisition and specimen tubes: patient's full name, patient's medical record number, legibly printed full name or unique name of person collecting the blood sample and date and time of sample collection. If testing cannot be completed within 24 hours, specimen must be refrigerated.