A Blood Test to Diagnose HDN or a Transfusion Reaction

question 94

Multiple Choice

A blood test to diagnose HDN or a transfusion reaction is:

• A) PCV.
• B) Coombs antiglobulin test.
• C) Schilling test.
• D) PTT.

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Definitions:

Rheumatoid Arthritis

A chronic autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints, leading to inflammation, pain, and eventual joint destruction.

Master Biological Clock

A mechanism within the brain, specifically the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus, that regulates the circadian rhythms of the body, influencing sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, and other physiological processes.

Histamine Release

The process by which histamine is released from immune cells into the body, often in response to an allergic reaction, leading to symptoms like itching, swelling, and redness.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response during stressful situations.