Coombs Test Direct in Mumbai
Also called: Direct Antiglobulin Test, DAT, Direct Coombs Test
- SAMPLE
- Blood
- Report
- Same or next day
- PREPARATIONS
- No special preparation required
- CONTAINS
- 2 Parameters
The test at a glance
- What it checks
- The Direct Coombs Test (DAT) detects antibodies or complement proteins bound directly to the surface of circulating red blood cells, diagnosing autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
- Report delivery
- Sample before 12 PM → by 8:30 PM today | Sample after 12 PM → by 1 PM tomorrow
- Test for
- Men, Women
- Age group
- All Ages
- Commonly advised for
- Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, drug-induced hemolysis, hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN), transfusion reactions
What is a Coombs Test Direct ?
Clinical Significance: The Direct Coombs Test (DAT) detects antibodies or complement proteins bound directly to the surface of circulating red blood cells, diagnosing autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Why It's Done:
- Detect antibodies bound to RBCs causing premature red cell destruction
- Investigate autoimmune hemolytic anemia and immune-mediated blood disorders
- Evaluate hemolytic disease of the newborn (erythroblastosis fetalis)
- Assess delayed or acute transfusion-related hemolytic events
Who should take this test
The Coombs Test Direct is recommended for individuals experiencing:
- Patients with unexplained jaundice, dark urine, or rapid drop in hemoglobin
- Suspected autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) or drug-induced hemolysis
- Newborns with suspected Rh or ABO incompatibility jaundice
- Patients experiencing adverse blood transfusion reactions
Coombs Test Direct testing in Mumbai
Tapadia Diagnostic Centre in Mumbai offers NABL-accredited Coombs Test Direct test from a Blood sample(s). Direct Antiglobulin Test, DAT, Direct Coombs Test is also prescribed for Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, drug-induced hemolysis, hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN), transfusion reactions. Established in 1989, this doctor-led diagnostic centre ensures high accuracy. Home sample collection and walk-in facility available at our Mumbai center. Pay at the centre with no advance payment. Book online or visit us.
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