Laboratory tests when hemolytic anemia is suspected:

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Haptoglobin

↓ with hemolysis

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Lactate dehydrogenase
Indirect bilirubin

: ↑ with hemolysis

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Direct Coombs test:

detects antibodies attached to RBCs, such as in erythroblastosis fetalis

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Indirect Coombs test:

detects antibodies against foreign RBCs, which are present in autoimmune hemolytic anemia

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Other serologic tests:

CMP: to evaluate renal and hepatic function

• Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

• Vitamin B12 level

• Folate level