Question 1

What is a possible consequence of incubating tubes too long with LISS when performing the IAT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased sensitivity 
B)  Hemolysis 
C)  Elution of antibody from red blood cells 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Increased sensitivity 
B)  Hemolysis 
C)  Elution of antibody from red blood cells 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

The inability to determine the ______________ of anti-C3b and anti-C3d individually is one of the difficulties with polyclonal reagents.

Accepted Answer

A)  potency 
B)  titer 
C)  presence 
D)  volume 
A)  potency 
B)  titer 
C)  presence 
D)  volume

Question 3

All of the following complement proteins can be found on the red blood cell membrane except:

Accepted Answer

A)  C3d 
B)  C4b 
C)  C4a 
D)  C4d 
A)  C3d 
B)  C4b 
C)  C4a 
D)  C4d

Question 4

All of the following statements regarding the AHG test are true except:

Accepted Answer

A)  when washing cells, all saline should be removed completely. 
B)  centrifugation should provide a firm pellet. 
C)  incubation time with LISS should be a minimum of 30 minutes. 
D)  Coombs' control cells should be added to all negative tubes. 
A)  when washing cells, all saline should be removed completely. 
B)  centrifugation should provide a firm pellet. 
C)  incubation time with LISS should be a minimum of 30 minutes. 
D)  Coombs' control cells should be added to all negative tubes.

Question 5

Conventional tube testing in AHG testing has one distinct advantage over gel testing. Identify the advantage.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensitivity 
B)  Cost 
C)  Time savings 
D)  Automation 
A)  Sensitivity 
B)  Cost 
C)  Time savings 
D)  Automation

What is a possible consequence of incubating tubes too long with LISS when performing the IAT?

The inability to determine the ______________ of anti-C3b and anti-C3d individually is one of the difficulties with polyclonal reagents.

All of the following complement proteins can be found on the red blood cell membrane except:

All of the following statements regarding the AHG test are true except:

Conventional tube testing in AHG testing has one distinct advantage over gel testing. Identify the advantage.

Red Blood Cells and Platelet Preservation: Historical Perspectives and Current Trends

Basic Genetics

Fundamentals of Immunology

Concepts in Molecular Biology

The Abo Blood Group System

The RH Blood Group System

Blood Group Terminology and the Other Blood Groups

Detection and Identification of Antibodies

Pre-Transfusion Testing

Overview of the Routine Blood Bank Laboratory

Other Technologies and Automation

Donor Screening and Component Preparation

Apheresis

Transfusion Therapy

Cellular Therapy

Transfusion-Transmitted Diseases

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias

The Hla System

Relationship Testing

Quality Management

Transfusion Safety and Federal Regulatory Requirements

Utilization Management

Laboratory Information Systems

Medicolegal and Ethical Aspects of Providing Blood Collection and Transfusion Services

Tissue Banking: A New Role for the Transfusion Service

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Exam 5: The Antiglobulin Test

What is a possible consequence of incubating tubes too long with LISS when performing the IAT?

The inability to determine the ______________ of anti-C3b and anti-C3d individually is one of the difficulties with polyclonal reagents.

All of the following complement proteins can be found on the red blood cell membrane except:

All of the following statements regarding the AHG test are true except:

Conventional tube testing in AHG testing has one distinct advantage over gel testing. Identify the advantage.

Red Blood Cells and Platelet Preservation: Historical Perspectives and Current Trends

Basic Genetics

Fundamentals of Immunology

Concepts in Molecular Biology

The Abo Blood Group System

The RH Blood Group System

Blood Group Terminology and the Other Blood Groups

Detection and Identification of Antibodies

Pre-Transfusion Testing

Overview of the Routine Blood Bank Laboratory

Other Technologies and Automation

Donor Screening and Component Preparation

Apheresis

Transfusion Therapy

Cellular Therapy

Transfusion-Transmitted Diseases

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias

The Hla System

Relationship Testing

Quality Management

Transfusion Safety and Federal Regulatory Requirements

Utilization Management

Laboratory Information Systems

Medicolegal and Ethical Aspects of Providing Blood Collection and Transfusion Services

Tissue Banking: A New Role for the Transfusion Service

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