Coombs Test: Purpose | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2019年11月24日—TheCoombstestchecksyourbloodforantibodiesthatattackredbloodcells.Itcanhelppreventanddiagnoseproblems.Findouthowit'sused ...

Antibodies[1] are a part of your immune system[2]. They fight germs, but sometimes they make a mistake and target your bodys healthy cells instead. The Coombs test checks your blood[3] for antibodies that attack red blood cells[4]. You might also hear it called an antiglobulin test or red blood cell antibody screening.

Not everyones red blood cells are alike. Your immune system[5] will make antibodies if it finds ones that dont match yours. Theyre keyed to specific areas on the outside of the cell. Some of these antibodies are related to your blood type[6].

There are two types of Coombs tests. The direct test looks for antibodies that are stuck to red blood cells. The indirect test looks for antibodies floating in the liquid part of your blood, called serum.

Doctors use the indirect Coomb...