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The direct Coombs' test may be used if doctors suspect a person is affected by a type of anaemia called haemolytic anaemia. Haemolytic anaemia is a condition where there are not enough red blood cells in the body because something in the body is destroying them.
Coombs' test. any of a number of tests to ascertain the presence or absence of immunoglobulin and complement in the coating of erythrocytes. Rabbit antihuman serum is used to act as a bridge between sensitized cells, yielding agglutination (a positive result).oombs' test. n. Either of two tests for detecting red blood cell antibodies: the direct test, for detecting sensitized red blood cells in erythroblastosis fetalis and in acquired hemolytic anemia; and the indirect test, for cross-matching blood or investigating transfusion reactions.