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A hemagglutination test using anti-human globulin (antiglobulin, Coombs reagent) to detect antibodies that react with a subject\'s red blood cells. The test takes two forms: the direct test is used to diagnose autoimmune hemolytic anemia; the indirect test is used for prenatal Rhesus factor compatibility, blood and tissue typing, and transplant cross-matching.
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