Coombs
This is an important test used to help diagnose the cause of anaemia.
£69.00
£49.00
About Coombs
What is the coombs test?
The coombs test (also known as antiglobulin test (AGT)) looks for antibodies which bind to the surface of red blood cells RBCs). Antibodies are proteins typically produced by the immune system to target and protect against harmful entities. The direct coombs test checks for antibodies that are bound to the surface of RBCs which can lead to the destruction of these blood cells.
An indirect coombs test is used to check for antibodies in blood serum which would target foreign blood. It is typically used for prenatal screening and for blood transfusions. Conditions associated with a positive coombs test include autoimmune haemolytic anaemia and haemolytic disease of the newborn.
Why take the test?
This test detects antibodies which are bound to red blood cells. It is typically used to diagnose the cause of anaemia.
What's tested
Antibodies
How it works
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Purchase your Kit
Just order a test online and get your kit delivered right to your door unless you are ordering a COVID-19 Fit to Fly test where you will be given appointment options to attend our clinics across the United Kingdom for a nose and throat swab PCR test at the checkout stage.
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Take your test and post
Follow our simple instructions to take your sample and post back the enclosed prepaid envelope to our accredited lab for processing. We also offer home or workplace visits by a qualified nurse. For COVID-19 Fit to Fly tests you must attend one of our partner clinics for our trained collection officers to take your sample. You will then have the results emailed to you.
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Get results directly to your dashboard
You will receive an email notification from our medical team when your results are available on your secure personalised health dashboard.
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