This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Coombs direct test positive' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.

The article by J. Manuel Zarandona and Mark Yazer on the clinical utility of the Coombs test1 prompts consideration of the pitfalls of a negative test result. Specifically, further evaluation will be ...

ACQUIRED hemolytic anemia is commonly associated with a positive Coombs test; when of the "gamma type," this test indicates the presence of an immunoglobulin attached to the affected red cells. The ...

Although we fully agree with Michael Sgro and colleagues regarding the need for early identification and effective management of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, we were surprised to see their ...

To evaluate whether Rh-positive preterm newborn infants born to Rh-negative mothers treated with prophylactic anti-D immunoglobulins exhibited signs of hemolytic reaction, including anemia and ...

Professor Robin Coombs, who died on January 25 aged 85, developed a blood test which is widely used to diagnose some kinds of anaemia and prevent negative reactions to blood transfusions. Before the ...

Antigens are substances that induce an immune response. They can be microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, and fungi), toxins, foreign blood cells pollen, or some chemicals. They are perceived as being ...