Journal article
The Coombs' test in veterinary medicine: past, present, future
Veterinary clinical pathology, Vol.34(4), pp.325-334
12/2005
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/110105
PMID: 16270256
Abstract
The Coombs' test, also known as the antiglobulin test, is used most frequently in veterinary medicine as an aid in the diagnosis of immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. The test also is used widely in human medicine to screen for red blood cell alloantibodies. Polyspecific reagents for veterinary use typically contain anti-IgG, anti-IgM, and anti-C3. Monospecific reagents also are available. False-positive and false-negative test results can be obtained. Inadequate sensitivity of the standard test in human and veterinary medicine has necessitated development of alternate, more sensitive technologies.
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- Title
- The Coombs' test in veterinary medicine: past, present, future
- Creators
- K Jane Wardrop - Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA. kjw@vetmed.wsu.edu
- Publication Details
- Veterinary clinical pathology, Vol.34(4), pp.325-334
- Academic Unit
- UNKNOWN
- Publisher
- United States
- Identifiers
- 99900547380801842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article