Why Is the 37°C Reading Omitted When Using PEG Additive

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why is the 37°C reading omitted when using PEG additive?

• A) PEG may cause aggregation of RBCs at 37°C.
• B) Antibodies detected by PEG do not react at 37°C.
• C) Warm-reacting antibodies are not clinically significant.
• D) Unwanted reactions due to C3b will be detected at 37°C.

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