Coombs Test (Indirect) - Book Test at Low Cost

The Indirect Antiglobulin Test (IAT) is another name for the Indirect Coombs Test (ICT) (IAT). It is used to determine whether or not there are antibodies in the blood directed against antigens located on red blood cells.

The ICT test is used to establish compatibility with donated blood before giving blood, tissue, or organs, before receiving blood during a transfusion to determine compatibility with donated blood, and during pregnancy to assess the risk of incompatibility between mother and fetus.

The indirect Coombs test is based on the antigen-antibody response premise. It is used to detect low antibody concentrations in a patient's plasma. Compatibility testing, antibody detection, RBC phenotyping, and titration investigations are possible with the IAT.

Why Coombs Test Indirect done? 

• When donating blood, tissue, organs, or bone marrow, or when registering to be a potential donor
• To assess compatibility with donor blood or blood components before undergoing a blood transfusion or blood components transfusion.
• To detect the risk of incompatibility between the mother and the foetus before and throughout pregnancy.
• To find out if an autoimmune disease causes hemolytic anaemia.

Procedure: 

You'll have blood extracted from an arm vein. 

How does one prepare for the test? 

No preparation is needed.

Required documents for Coombs Test – Indirect (ICT) Test:

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

Aftercare

Leave the dressing strip on for 15 minutes. No particular type of care is required.

Cost of Coombs Test (Indirect) Test in Delhi

The Coombs Test – Indirect (ICT) cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centres like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.