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What is considered the Gold Standard technique in immunohematology?

Column Agglutination Technique (CAT)
Erythrocyte Magnetic Technique (EMT)
Solid Phase Red Cell Adherence Assay (SPRCA)
Conventional Tube Testing (CTT) (correct)

What is an advantage of automation in immunohematology?

Decreasing objectivity and reproducibility
Limiting storage and retrieval of results
Reducing human errors (correct)
Increasing transcription errors

Which technique is cumbersome and time consuming in immunohematology?

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Bloodchip
Molecular testing in transfusion
Conventional Tube Testing (CTT) (correct)

What emphasizes quality and safety of blood components in the field of Transfusion Medicine?

Rapid technological advances (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of Conventional Tube Testing (CTT) in immunohematology?

It requires large sample volume (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of newer techniques in immunohematology mentioned in the text?

Column Agglutination Technique (CAT), Solid Phase Red Cell Adherence Assay (SPRCA), Erythrocyte Magnetic Technique (EMT) Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of automation in immunohematology according to the text?

Reducing human errors, preventing transcription errors, improving objectivity, reproducibility, and storage and retrieval of results, improving traceability of all variables during testing Signup and view all the answers

What are the unique advantages of Conventional Tube Testing (CTT) mentioned in the text?

Amenable to all modifications of RBC and serum during testing, ABO–Rh typing may be done in the shortest possible time Signup and view all the answers

What are the disadvantages of Conventional Tube Testing (CTT) in immunohematology?

Large sample volume required, procedure is cumbersome and time-consuming, the results are variable and may depend on the expertise of the personnel performing the test, sensitivity for clinically significant antibodies is less than other techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of rapid technological advances in the field of Transfusion Medicine mentioned in the text?

Quality and safety of blood components Signup and view all the answers

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