[AjDirect antiglobulin test (DAT) (Coombs test)
Detects the presence of antibody bound to the red celi surface, e.g.
1. autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
2. haemolytic disease of newborn (HDN)
3. transfusion reactions
V
Y 'i
Antibodies to human globulin
Red celi agglutination
Kcy
Red blood cells
Red celi antigen
Antibody bound to red celi antigen
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