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DIRECT ANTIBODY TESTING [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blood
CONT

In 1945, Coombs, Race and Mourant described the anti-globulin test which ensured compatibility of transfusions. This sandwich test uses an anti-globulin serum to disclose a Ac bound to the patient red cells (direct test) or free in the serum (indirect test).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sang
DEF

Test non spécifique, sur lame, qui permet de mettre en évidence les anticorps non circulants dirigés contre un antigène (Ag), grâce à la présence d'un réactif à antiglobulines (anti anti-corps).

Key term(s)
  • épreuve de Coombs direct

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sangre
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