Coombs test in Barranquilla, Colombia

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Laboratorio Clínico Continental

Clinical laboratory Barranquilla

Sede principal
Calle 80 No. 49C - 32
Barranquilla

Laboratory tests, Home sample collection, Cytology, Spermogram, First trimester screening, Pregnancy test

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What is the Coombs test?

It is a blood test that looks for antibodies that attack red blood cells. There are two versions: direct and indirect.

What is the direct Coombs test for?

It detects antibodies already attached to red blood cells. It is used to study anemias in which the body destroys its own red cells (hemolytic anemia), transfusion reactions and hemolytic disease in newborns.

What is the indirect Coombs test for?

It detects free antibodies in the blood. It is ordered during pregnancy, especially for Rh-negative women, to check whether the body is producing antibodies against the baby's blood, and before a transfusion to ensure compatibility.

Why does it matter in pregnancy?

If the mother is Rh-negative and the baby Rh-positive, she can produce antibodies that affect this or future pregnancies. The indirect Coombs test and timely anti-D immunoglobulin can prevent this. Your gynecologist will tell you when to get it.

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