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Direct Coombs Test

Alternative Names:

DCT
Coombs Test

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

DCT

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

EDTA 6 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Additional Notes:

Result Interpretation:
Positive in most Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemias and post incompatible blood transfusion. Some drugs may cause the result to be positive, e.g. Aldomet.