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Which statement about Rh groups is incorrect?
Which statement about Rh groups is incorrect?
- Blood group in Rh system is legitimate only after its double determination
- There are 5 Rh antiserums used for testing the erythrocytes (anti-D, anti-C, anti- c, anti-E, anti-e); it is possible to determine Rh phenotypes (especially important for children)
- Rh antigens are transmembrane proteins of erythrocytes and cannot be found in other cells or fluids in human body
- Nowadays there are 45 known antigens, which are clinically important and even small dosage of these antigenes are immunogenous (correct)
When conducting a blood compatibility test, which statement is incorrect?
When conducting a blood compatibility test, which statement is incorrect?
- Tests for blood compatibility has to be done only in ABO and Rh systems (correct)
- Recipient serum and donor erythrocytes meant for transfusion are tested for blood compatibility
- The purpose of blood compatibility test – to prevent transfusion of non- compatible erythrocytes and haemolysis of transfused erythrocytes
- For blood compatibility test double stage indirect Coombs test is used
Which fact is incorrect about the ABO system?
Which fact is incorrect about the ABO system?
- There are 2 different types of antibodies in blood serum (correct)
- ABO system antigens are found on the surface of red blood cells
- ABO system determines the presence or absence of antigens on red blood cells
- ABO blood group system deals with antigens 'A' and 'B'
What is the name of the antibodies agglutinating A group erythrocytes in the ABO system?
What is the name of the antibodies agglutinating A group erythrocytes in the ABO system?
Which statement accurately describes the determination of the ABO system?
Which statement accurately describes the determination of the ABO system?
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding platelets?
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding platelets?
What is the most important efficacy criterion for evaluating platelet transfusion?
What is the most important efficacy criterion for evaluating platelet transfusion?
Which statement about cryoprecipitate is incorrect?
Which statement about cryoprecipitate is incorrect?
Which of the following pharmacological agents is NOT used to improve topical haemostasis?
Which of the following pharmacological agents is NOT used to improve topical haemostasis?
When can blood products be transfused according to protocols?
When can blood products be transfused according to protocols?
Which statement about the ABO system is correct?
Which statement about the ABO system is correct?
What is a common misconception about isoserology?
What is a common misconception about isoserology?
Why is it crucial to perform blood group determination in transfusions?
Why is it crucial to perform blood group determination in transfusions?
What is the main purpose of anti-erythrocyte antibody screening tests?
What is the main purpose of anti-erythrocyte antibody screening tests?
