To ensure that AHG tests with negative results are not the false negatives
To ensure that washing removed all unbound antibody
To ensure that AHG was not omitted or inactivated
All of the above
Pregunta 2
Pregunta
What is a positive DAT?
Respuesta
In vitro sensitization of RBC with antigen
In vitro sensitization of RBC with antibody
In vivo sensitization of RBC with antibody
In vivo sensitization of RBC with antigen
Pregunta 3
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A positive autocontrol in antibody detection procedures is usually indicative of:
Respuesta
Inadequate washing
Positive DAT
Positive IAT
two of the above
Pregunta 4
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Why is it important to match the lot number on the panel cells?
Respuesta
The ABO group will change from lot to lot
Pattern of reactions will change from lot to lot
It is a requirement of the FDA
All of the above
Pregunta 5
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In interpreting an antibody screen, which of the following questions might be asked to decipher the class of antibody?
Respuesta
Is the autologous control positive or negative?
Is hemolysis present?
In what phase did the reaction occur?
Is rouleaux present?
Pregunta 6
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What is an elution?
Respuesta
a technique used to dissociate IgM antibodies from sensitized RBCs
a technique used to dissociate IgG antibodies from sensitized RBCs
a technique used to reduce the zeta potential enhancing antigen binding
none of the above
Pregunta 7
Pregunta
What is tested in an antibody screen?
Respuesta
Patient red cells are tested against group O reagent screening cells
Patient serum is tested against group AB reagent screening cells
Patient serum is tested against group O reagent screening cells
Patient serum is tested against group A reagent screening cells
Pregunta 8
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What might a positive antibody screen and a negative autocontrol indicate?
Respuesta
An alloantibody is coating donor cells after a transfusion
An autoantibody has been detected
An alloantibody has been detected
Drug-induced antibody reacting with patient cells.
Pregunta 9
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When might you suspect multiple antibodies in a patient's serum?
Respuesta
Pattern of reactivity not fitting a single antibody
Variation in phase of reactivity
Variation in antibody reactivity strength
All of the above
Pregunta 10
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One drop of Coombs control cells was added to a negative antibody screen. No agglutination was observed after centrifugation. What course of action is taken?
Respuesta
Report negative result
Report inconclusive result
Repeat the test
Add one more drop of check cells and recentrifuge
Pregunta 11
Pregunta
What is the shipping temp requirement for plasma?
Respuesta
1 to 6 degree F
1 to 6 degree C
-18 or higher degree F
-18 or lower degree C
Pregunta 12
Pregunta
Which of the following may not be used as a patient identifier?
Respuesta
Patient's full name
Patients date of birth
Patients medical record number
Patients room number
Pregunta 13
Pregunta
Which of the following is not an enhancement media?
Respuesta
Albumin
Low Ionic Strength Solution (LISS)
Normal Saline
Polyethylene glycol
Pregunta 14
Pregunta
Additive solutions are approved for storage of red blood cells for how many days?
Respuesta
21
42
35
7
Pregunta 15
Pregunta
What is the current storage time and storage temp for platelet concentrates and apheresis platelet components?
Respuesta
5 days at 1 to 6 degrees C
5 days at 24 to 27 degrees C
5 days at 20 to 24 degrees C
7 days at 22 to 24 degrees C
Pregunta 16
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Whole blood and RBC units are stored at what temperature?