The laboratory performs a Coombs test on Baby H. What is the purpose of the Coombs test?
a. It is done to identify the infant's blood type.
b. It tests for damage to the red blood cells (RBCs) from maternal antibodies.
c. It checks the RBCs for anemia.
d. It is a test for immunity to the hepatitis virus.
b
A positive Coombs test result means the mother has formed antibodies that coat and damage the
infant's RBCs. As the infant's RBCs rupture, the bilirubin rises and is deposited in the infant's brain,
which could cause retardation.
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1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D
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