Summary
Ampoule of Coombs Reagent: Rabbit Anti-human serum. Used by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL) Ltd, Parkville, Victoria, 1966. The indirect Coombs test is used to screen pregnant women for IgG antibodies that are likely to pass through the placenta into the foetal blood and cause haemolytic disease of the newborn. Rh screening
Physical Description
Glass vial containing dried powder residue, with paper label, inside yellow oblong cardboard box. Contains instruction leaflet
Significance
CSL products used for blood testing
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Acquisition Information
Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 24 Mar 2004
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Manufacturer
CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 45 Poplar Road, Parkville, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1965
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Inscriptions
Label: COOMBS REAGENT/RABBIT ANTI-HUMAN/SERUM ABSORBED/For the detection of Rh./sensitization of the red cells/of the newly-born./0.1% SODIUM AZIDE ADDED/1 ML./CSL/COMMONWEALTH SERUM/LABORATORIES/MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA.
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Overall Dimensions
2.7 cm (Length), 2.6 cm (Width), 4.7 cm (Height)
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