What Is the Next Step in the Investigation of a Positive

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the next step in the investigation of a positive direct antiglobulin test with polyspecific antihuman globulin reagent?

• A) Repeat the direct antiglobulin test using warm saline.
• B) Perform an eluate.
• C) Add IgG-sensitized red cells to verify positive reaction.
• D) Repeat the direct antiglobulin test using monospecific anti-IgG and anti-C3 reagents.

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