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Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia
A physical examination may show an enlarged spleen. A number of blood and urine tests may be done to help diagnose this condition.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 2, 2009

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Haptoglobin Test
This test is done to help evaluate a person for hemolytic anemia.Haptoglobin is a blood protein made by the liver. The haptoglobin levels decrease in hemolytic anemia.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Reticulocyte count
A reticulocyte count measures the percentage of reticulocytes(slightly immature red blood cells) in blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing med...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 13, 2009
Reticulocyte Count
A reticulocyte count is a blood test performed to assess the body''s production of immature red blood cells(reticulocytes). A reticulocyte count is usually performed when patients are evaluated for anemia and response to its treatment.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
RBC count
An RBC count is a blood test that tells how many red blood cells(RBCs) you have.RBCs contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen. How much oxygen your body tissues get depends on how many RBCs you have and how well they work.Blood is typically drawn ...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 2, 2009
Antiglobulin Tests
Antiglobulin tests utilize an antibody to human immunoglobulin in order to detect antibody coated(sensitized) cells. In addition to being a medical test that is ordered by a physician, the antiglobulin test is a procedure employed in various blood...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Coombs' test
The Coombs'' test looks for antibodies that may bind to your red blood cells and cause premature red blood cell destruction( hemolysis).Direct antiglobulin test; Indirect antiglobulin test.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the insi...
Source:ADAM
Date:November 23, 2008
Coombs' Tests
Coombs'' tests are blood tests that identify the causes of anemia.Anemia, which literally means no blood, refers to blood with abnormally low oxygen-carrying capacity. The hemoglobin in red blood cells carries oxygen.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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