coombs test

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Synonyms: coombs' test

Antonyms: coombs' test

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Noun

1. Either of two [[clinical]] [[blood test]]s used in [[immunohematology]] and [[immunology]]. The ''direct Coombs test'' tests for [[autoimmune]] [[hemolytic]] [[anemia]]. The ''indirect Coombs test'' detects [[antibody|antibodies]] against [[red blood cell]]s that are present [[unbound]] in the patient's [[serum]].

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