“…The diagnosis of AIHA includes a positive direct Coombs test that detects IgG or complement absorbed onto red blood cells. However, studies have shown that approximately 1.82% of UC patients without signs of hemolysis can have a positive direct Coombs test (Valderrama Rojas, Rodriguez Gorostiza et al, 2003). Systemic steroids are the first line of therapy, produce remission in 21% to 50% of cases, and should be continued for 3 weeks before being considered ineffective (Gumaste, Greenstein et al, 1989;Veloso et al, 1991).…”