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| When is an antibody considered clinically significant? |
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Definition
| If it reacts at 37 C, AHG, or causes hemolysis, or has been associated with HDN |
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| What two situations could cause development of blood group antibodies? |
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| What ABO type are cells used to screen for antibodies? |
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Definition
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| What is the next step if antibody screen is positive? |
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Definition
| Antibody identification panel. |
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| Does antibody screening detect all antibodies? |
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Definition
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| If an antibody only reacts at immediate spin, what is its probable class? |
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Definition
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| If an antibody reacts at 37 and AHG, what is suspected? |
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Definition
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| If an antibody only reacts at AHG, what is suspected? |
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Definition
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| What is the autocontrol for? |
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Definition
| To check for autoimmune antibody or transfusion-reaction andtibody. |
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Definition
| A mixture of patient serum and donor red cells before transfusion to check for antibody reactions. |
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| What does the DAT check for? |
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Definition
| antibody attached to red cells in vivo |
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Term
| If a reaction occurs at 37 C or AHG, is it clinically significant? |
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Definition
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| If a reaction occurs at room temperature only, is it clinically significant? |
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Definition
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| What could cause variable strength reaction? |
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Definition
| dosage or multiple antibodies |
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| Are hemolytic antibodies considered clinically significant? |
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Definition
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| What antibodies are enhanced by enzyme treatment? |
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Definition
| Rh, Kidd, Lewis, P1, I and i. |
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