Term
| When performing an Antibody Identification Panel, does it use DAT or IAT methodology? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| The P-Value is a statistical measurement that insures the presence of the antibody detected. The cells with antigen must be positive three times, and the cells without antigen must be negative three times. The P-Value has to be less than or equal to 0.05 to ensure certainty. |
|
|
Term
| Should antibodies be ruled out using heterozygous or homozygous cells? |
|
Definition
| Antibodies should be ruled out using homozygous cells |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Dosage is a phenomenon in which homozygous cells react more strongly than heterozygous cells |
|
|
Term
| Name one class of antibodies that exhibit dosage? |
|
Definition
| The Duffy antibodies exhibit dosage (Anti-Fya and Anti-Fyb) |
|
|
Term
| Discuss the purpose for performing antibody identification |
|
Definition
| The antibody identification is used to identify the antibody which is causing the antibody screen to come up positive |
|
|
