Neonatal Blood Group including Direct Anti-Human Globulin Test (Coombs)

Haematology

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Description

This test will establish baby's ABO and RhD type which is required prior to neonatal blood component issue. The test also includes a Direct Coombs test ( DAT ) which is used to detect the presence of incomaptible maternal antibodies and hence to possibility of haemolytic disease of the newborn ( HDN ).

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Indications

Performed when maternal red cell antibodies are present or any case with unexplained anaemia. Also performed prior to blood component issue ( please contact blood bank for requirements )

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Sample Type

Whole blood ( EDTA 0.5ml Pink ) ( Paediatric )

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Reference Range

n/a

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Turnaround Time

Within 1 day

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Testing Frequency

As required

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External Notes

Performed when maternal red cell antibodies are present or any case with unexplained anaemia. Also performed prior to blood component issue ( please contact blood bank for requirements )

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