Jaundice Neonate/Coombs Test Flashcards
1
Q
Jaundice neonate:
What test is done?
A
The coombs’ test is frequently used in the evaluation of a jaundiced infant. Understanding how the test is done and what it means is critical to the correct interpretation of a positive result.
2
Q
The two most commonly recognized forms of antibody-mediated hemolysis in newborns?
A
Rh incompatibility
ABO incompatibility.