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EY67

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A positive direct antiglobulin test (DAT) results in a(an)
 
  a. anemic patient is sufficient to diagnose an autoimmune hemolytic anemia
  b. healthy blood donor is suggestive of anemia and should be investigated
  c. hospitalized patient is sufficient to diagnose hyperhemolysis
  d. recently transfused patient should be investigated as a possible transfusion reaction

Question 2

Typical antihuman globulin reagents used in the direct antiglobulin test (DAT) may be directed against all of the following except
 
  a. IgG only
  b. IgM only
  c. C3b and C3d
  d. IgG, C3b, and C3d



Rilsmarie951

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b



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