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test de Coombs [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • Blood
  • Immunology
OBS

The direct Coombs test measures the presence of antibodies that are bound to the surface of circulating RBCs. Indirect Coombs measures "free" anti-RBC antibodies. The sensitivity of this test is in question--but it remains the standard for detection of autoimmune anemia.

Key term(s)
  • Race-Coombs test
  • Coombs' test
  • antiglobulin test
  • antiglobulin reaction

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Sang
  • Immunologie
DEF

Test «sandwich» permettant par un Ac anti-Ac d'identifier un Ac fixé sur un globule rouge (test direct) ou libre dans le sérum (test indirect).

Key term(s)
  • test à l'antiglobuline
  • épreuve à l'antiglobuline
  • épreuve de Combs

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
  • Sangre
  • Inmunología
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