Indirect Coombs Test

When to get tested?

A healthcare provider may recommend this test to screen blood compatibility, and this test is also used as a part of a prenatal test for pregnant women.

Sample collections

A small amount of blood will be drawn through a vein in your hand. The Indirect Coombs test price is economical.

Test preparations

No special test preparations are required for this test. Certain medications may interfere with your test result, so do tell your doctor about the medicines you are consuming. The Indirect Coombs test cost is low.

Result interpretation

A negative test result indicates that no harmful antibodies are existing in the blood. A positive test result may indicate:

• That the biological parent’s blood type is incompatible with the baby’s blood type.
• Besides, a positive test result in the pre-transfusion screening indicates that the blood types are incompatible.

However, do consult with your doctor about what the test result means for you. Find an Indirect Coombs test online to get yourself tested.