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Coombs Test

A Coombs test looks for antibodies attached to red blood cells.

A Coombs test looks for antibodies attached to red blood cells. It can support investigation of immune-mediated red cell destruction alongside other clinical findings.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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