What Is the Purpose of Saline Washing in the Antibody

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of saline washing in the antibody screen procedure?

• A) Removal of bound IgG that would otherwise neutralize the AHG reagent
• B) Removal of unbound IgG that would neutralize the AHG reagent
• C) Stripping of the red blood cell membrane for alloantibody binding
• D) Removal of unbound IgM that would neutralize AHG reagent

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