All of the Following Statements Are True Regarding the Indirect

question 19

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true regarding the indirect antiglobulin test (IAT) except

• A)Begins with a source of antigen and antibody being added to the test system
• B)Consists of a two-step method
• C)Has a first step where anti-IgG attaches to any IgG coating the red blood cells
• D)Is a very versatile test within the blood bank laboratory

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Definitions:

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses.

Interest

The charge for borrowing money or the return on invested capital, typically expressed as an annual percentage rate.

EBITDA Coverage Ratio

A financial metric that assesses a company's ability to pay off its debts, calculated by dividing EBITDA by total debt service costs.

EBITDA

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, a measure of a company's operating performance.