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Title: [Direct Coombs' test in the aged]. Author: Tanew A, Petzl DH. Journal: Acta Med Austriaca; 1984; 11(2):45-7. PubMed ID: 6741438. Abstract: Blood samples from 431 persons (age: 78 to 99 years) were examined by the direct anti-human-globulin test (d. AHGT ) with polyspecific and monospecific antisera. Three antibody-mediated positive d. AHGT were found. There was no increase in non antibody-mediated positive complement Coombs reactions in healthy persons of high age.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]