Why Is It Acceptable to Transfuse an AB Person with a Packed

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why is it acceptable to transfuse an AB person with A packed red blood cells but unacceptable to transfuse type A whole blood?

• A) The anti-A in donor whole blood would sensitize recipient cells.
• B) The anti-B in donor whole blood would sensitize recipient cells.
• C) The anti-A, B in donor whole blood would sensitize recipient cells.
• D) None of the above

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