The Finding of a Positive Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) for a Patient

question 16

Multiple Choice

The finding of a positive direct antiglobulin test (DAT) for a patient is likely to result in which of the following pathologies:

• A) Increased bone marrow production of erythrocytes
• B) Increased erythrocyte destruction
• C) Decreased bone marrow production of erythrocytes
• D) Liver disease

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