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The indirect Coombs test is positive if there are autoantibodies against ''foreign'' (not the patient’s) RBCs in the patient’s blood. The indirect Coombs is used to check if the patient’s blood contains anti-D antibodies, which would cause [[haemolytic disease of the newborn]] due to ABO or Rh incompatibility. | The indirect Coombs test is positive if there are autoantibodies against ''foreign'' (not the patient’s) RBCs in the patient’s blood. The indirect Coombs is used to check if the patient’s blood contains anti-D antibodies, which would cause [[haemolytic disease of the newborn]] due to ABO or Rh incompatibility. | ||
[[Category:Haematology]] | [[Category:Haematology]] | ||
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