direct coombs test (dct)

What Does a Positive Direct Coombs Test Mean?

A positive DCT indicates that antibodies or complement proteins are attached to the child's RBCs. This can result from various conditions, including:
Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Transfusion reactions
Drug-induced hemolytic anemia

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