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An indirect Coombs test can be used to determine whether there are antibodies to the Rh factor in the mother's blood. In this case:
If test results show that antibody amounts are increasing during pregnancy, the fetus may be at greater risk of harm.
A fetus who is Rh-negative will not be harmed, even if the mother is sensitized.
Current as of: September 8, 2022
Author: Healthwise StaffMedical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family MedicineFemi Olatunbosun MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and GynecologyE. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal MedicineAdam Husney MD - Family MedicineKathleen Romito MD - Family MedicineElizabeth T. Russo MD - Internal MedicineWilliam Gilbert MD - Maternal and Fetal MedicineKirtly Jones MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine & Femi Olatunbosun MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology & E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Elizabeth T. Russo MD - Internal Medicine & William Gilbert MD - Maternal and Fetal Medicine & Kirtly Jones MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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