Proteolytic Enzymes Should Not Be Used to Screen for Antibodies

question 18

Multiple Choice

Proteolytic enzymes should not be used to screen for antibodies because:

• A)the reagent is too expensive for routine use.
• B)clinically insignificant antibodies are enhanced.
• C)red cells must be treated with enzymes first,which makes this technique impractical.
• D)some antigens are destroyed by enzymes,which would cause the antibodies to be missed.

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