An Antibody to Js^b Was Identified in a Patient Scheduled

question 12

Multiple Choice

An antibody to Js^b was identified in a patient scheduled for elective surgery at a later date.What is the best approach to finding compatible blood?

• A)Contact the rare donor registry since Js^b negative units are rare.
• B)Request that family members be tested to determine if they share the same phenotype.
• C)Screen donors from the black population since being Js^b negative is common in blacks.
• D)A and B are correct.

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