Why Do False-Negative Rh Testing Results Occur in Babies with Severe

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why do false-negative Rh testing results occur in babies with severe hemolytic disease of the newborn due to anti-D?

• A) The cord cells may be contaminated with Wharton's jelly.
• B) All D sites are covered by maternal anti-D, which blocks the reagent.
• C) Antigens are not expressed yet.
• D) None of the above

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