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

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Coombs' indirect antiglobulin testing (IAT) is used to screen for antibodies in the patient's serum before blood transfusions to prevent transfusion reactions. It is also used to identify antibodies in the serum of potential blood donors.

A Patient Is Preparing to Undergo Coombs' Indirect Antiglobulin Testing