Coombsteszt
Coombsteszt, also known as the Coombs' test or Coombs' direct antiglobulin test, is a laboratory test used to detect the presence of antibodies in the blood that can cause hemolysis, or the destruction of red blood cells. This test is particularly important in diagnosing autoimmune hemolytic anemia, where the body's own immune system produces antibodies that attack its own red blood cells.
The Coombsteszt involves mixing a patient's blood sample with a reagent containing antibodies specific to human
The test is named after Sir Godalming W. Coombs, a British physician who developed the method in
The Coombsteszt is typically performed on a fresh blood sample to ensure accurate results. It is a