A DAT Was Performed on a Patient Suspected of Having

question 37

Multiple Choice

A DAT was performed on a patient suspected of having autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The following results were obtained: PS AHG 3+, Anti-IgG 2+, Anti-C3d-negative. These results mean:

• A) the test is invalid.
• B) the patient's cells are coated with IgG.
• C) the patient's cells are coated with C3d.
• D) the patient's cells are coated with both IgG and C3d.

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