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Final Practical
Antibody Identification
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Science
Graduate
04/10/2013

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Term
When performing an Antibody Identification Panel, does it use DAT or IAT methodology?
Definition
IAT
Term
What is P-Value?
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
What is dosage?
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
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