Rh Antibody(Anti- D Ab)
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Rh Antibody(Anti- D Ab)

Rh Blood Group Antibody Screening, Rh Antibody (Anti-D Ab) Test Overview

The Ibn Sina Trust
Praava Health
Dr Lal PathLabs
Omnicare Diagnostic Limited
Thyrocare Bangladesh Ltd
Brac Healthcare
Popular Diagnostic Centre Ltd
JG Healthcare
1020
1200
15% OFF
Sample Type
blood
Fasting Required
No
Description

The Rh antibody (Anti-D Ab) test is a blood test that checks for the presence of antibodies against the Rh factor, also known as the D antigen, in the blood. This test is often performed during pregnancy to determine if the mother has developed antibodies against the Rh factor, which could potentially harm the fetus if the mother is Rh-negative and the fetus is Rh-positive. If antibodies are detected, further monitoring and treatment may be necessary to ensure the health of both the mother and the baby.

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How our test process works!

Step 1

Sample Collection

Vaccinated Phlebotomists collects from syringe in the barcoded vials

Step 2

Sample Storage

Only vaccinated phelbos are assigned orders

Step 3

High Tech Facility

Lab ingests the sample into processing machines which are 100% automated

Step 4

Accurate Digital Reports

The reports are generated by the processing machines and clinically correlated by doctors

Overview
The Rh Antibody (Anti-D Ab) test is performed to detect the presence of Rh antibodies in the blood, specifically targeting the Rh(D) antigen. Rh antibodies can develop in individuals who have Rh-negative blood type and are exposed to Rh-positive blood, leading to potential complications during pregnancy or blood transfusions. This test helps identify the presence and level of Rh antibodies, aiding in the management and treatment of conditions such as Rh incompatibility during pregnancy.
Risk of Assessment
The test itself carries minimal risk, similar to any blood test, such as slight discomfort or bruising at the site of blood draw.
Normal Range
Normal Range: The normal range for the Rh antibody test is typically reported as negative, meaning no Rh antibodies are detected in the blood sample. This indicates that the person does not have antibodies against the Rh factor.
Interpretation
Negative Result: A negative result means that the person does not have Rh antibodies. This is normal and expected for individuals who are Rh-negative and have not been sensitized to Rh-positive blood.
Positive Result: A positive result indicates the presence of Rh antibodies in the blood. This can occur if an Rh-negative person has been exposed to Rh-positive blood (such as during a blood transfusion or pregnancy with an Rh-positive fetus) and has developed antibodies against the Rh factor. In the context of pregnancy, Rh incompatibility between the mother and fetus can lead to complications such as hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) if not managed properly.
Sample type
A blood sample is required for the Rh Antibody (Anti-D Ab) test.

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