<P> The direct Coombs test is used clinically when immune - mediated hemolytic anemia ( antibody - mediated destruction of RBCs ) is suspected . A positive Coombs test indicates that an immune mechanism is attacking the patient 's own RBCs . This mechanism could be autoimmunity , alloimmunity or a drug - induced immune - mediated mechanism . </P>
<P> The direct Coombs test is used clinically when immune - mediated hemolytic anemia ( antibody - mediated destruction of RBCs ) is suspected . A positive Coombs test indicates that an immune mechanism is attacking the patient 's own RBCs . This mechanism could be autoimmunity , alloimmunity or a drug - induced immune - mediated mechanism . </P>
what happens if indirect coombs test is positive
what happens if indirect coombs test is positive
indicates that an immune mechanism is attacking the patient 's own RBCs
indicates that an immune mechanism is attacking the patient 's own RBCs