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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.
The direct antiglobulin test (DAT or direct Coombs test) is used detect antibodies attached to red blood cells. It is primarily used to help diagnose the cause of hemolytic anemia but may also be used to help diagnose hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) or a blood transfusion reaction.