A Patient Is Preparing to Undergo Coombs' Indirect Antiglobulin Testing

Multiple Choice

A patient is preparing to undergo Coombs' indirect antiglobulin testing (IAT) .Which of the following is the most common indication for this test?

A) To detect autoimmune hemolytic anemia
B) To detect hemolytic disease of the newborn
C) To screen for antibodies before blood transfusions
D) To evaluate suspected drug-induced hemolytic anemia