DIRECT COOMBS TEST ( DCT )

Interpretation:

A positive direct Coomb`s may indicate:

• Erythroblastosis fetalis (hemolytic disease of the newborn).

• Autoimmune hemolytic anemia without another underlying cause.

• Drug-induced hemolytic anemia.

• Infectious mononucleosis.

• Mycoplasmal infection.

• Syphilis.

• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia or other lymphoproliferative disorder.

• Systemic lupus erythematosus or another rheumatologic condition.

• Transfusion reaction, such as one due to improperly matched units of blood.

• Idiopathic