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An indirect Coombs' test looks for antibodies to someone else's red blood cells in the patient's serum
lupus is a complicated disease that can most defiantly effect everybody. you cant get rid of lupus with medication so you have to really avoid this. you have to ask you doctor to test for lupus.
A blood smear test is commonly used to identify the makeup of the surface of a red blood cell, including its morphology, size, shape, and presence of abnormalities like irregularities or parasites. This test involves preparing a thin blood sample on a glass slide for microscopic examination by a medical professional.
The Direct Combs RH test typically requires a lavender/purple top tube, which contains EDTA anticoagulant to prevent blood coagulation. This type of tube is used for collecting blood samples for hematology tests, including the Direct Coombs test.
Coombs Test
There is no definitive laboratory test for lupus. A diagnosis of lupus is based on: 1. Medical history 2. Symptoms 3. A variety of tests 4. Process of elimination Since these things cannot be done on a fetus, the answer is no, lupus cannot be detected prenatally.
No preparation is needed for this test
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There is not just one test for Lupus. The Dx involves lab work, pt. history, and exam. Some of the tests are expensive and must unfortunately be repeated. Your best resource for tests and explanations of Lupus is the Lupus Foundation website. www.lupus.org