What Is the Most Important Pretransplant Test Performed on the Recipient

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the most important pretransplant test performed on the recipient in a heart transplantation?

• A) HLA-crossmatch
• B) Red blood cell antibody screen
• C) HLA-antibody screen
• D) Red blood cell-crossmatch

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A creditor with the advantage of a security interest in assets of the debtor, offering protection for the credit extended.

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