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The direct Coombs test is used to detect these antibodies or complement proteins that are bound to the surface of red blood cells; a blood sample is taken and the RBCs are washed (removing the patient's own plasma) and then incubated with anti-human globulin (also known as Coombs reagent).he indirect Coombs test (also known as the indirect antiglobulin test or IAT) is used to detect in-vitro antibody-antigen reactions. It is used to detect very low concentrations of antibodies present in a patient's plasma/serum prior to a blood transfusion.
In this series: Blood Tests Blood Groups and Types Coombs' Test Full Blood Count and Blood Smear In this series Blood Tests Blood Groups and Types Coombs' Test Full Blood Count and Blood Smear If you have inflammation in a part of your body then extra protein is often released from the site of inflammation and circulates in the bloodstream.