Why Are Antibodies to High-Frequency Antigens, Such as Cellano (K)

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why are antibodies to high-frequency antigens, such as cellano (k) , rarely seen in patient samples?

• A) Most persons are not antigenically stimulated to produce the antibody, because their red blood cells are negative for the antigen.
• B) Most persons are not antigenically stimulated to produce the antibody, because their red blood cells are positive for the antigen.
• C) Anti-k has low avidity.
• D) Most reagent cells are heterozygous for cellano.

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