Autoimmune hemolytic anemia diagnostic study of choice

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Diagnosis of autoimmune hemolytic anemia is based on laboratory results. The best way to make a diagnosis is to start with a less costly CBC followed by confirmatory coombs test to define type of autoimmune hemolysis.

Diagnotic study of choice for autoimmune hemolytic anemia

• Diagnosis of autoimmune hemolytic anemia is based on laboratory results.
• The best way to make a diagnosis is to start with a less costly CBC followed by confirmatory coombs test to define type of autoimmune hemolysis.
• By definition, autoimmune hemolytic anemia is characterized by anemia.
• Seeing schistocytes in peripheral blood smear is a sensitive but non-specific test for diagnosis of autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
• Coombs test can narrow down our diagnosis in autoimmune hemolytic anemia.