Immunohematology - Test 1(Chapters 1 – 3) QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

In routine testing, the sources of antigen include: correct answer: 1. reagent 2. patient 3. donor red cells In routine testiing, the source of antibody include: correct answer: 1. commercial antisera containing known antibodies 2. Patient serum or plasma In routine testing procedures: ABO and D testing tests for: correct answer: A, B, and D antigens In routine testing procedures: ABO seru testing tests for correct answer: ABO antibodies In routine testing procedures: Antigen testing in _____ correct answer: patient and donor samples In routine testing procedures: Antibody screen for _____ correct answer: preformed antibody as a result of pregnancy or previous transfusions Are antibodies made by the mother or the infant? correct answer: mother Routine procedures also include the identification of ________ during the antibody screen procedure correct answer: antibodies Crossmatch is the _____ correct answer: serologic check of compatability between a donor unit and the patient before transfusion What is the difference between plasma and serum correct answer: Plasma contains all unused clotting factors whereas serum has no clotting factors A crossmatch is done between the _____ and _______ correct answer: patient's serum and donor cells Commercial antisera and reagent red cell products are licensed by the ______. Products must meet m