20 Questions
What is the defining characteristic of blood type AB in the ABO blood group system?
Presence of both A and B antigens on RBCs
Which blood type has both anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the plasma?
Blood type O
Why is blood type O referred to as the universal donor?
It lacks antigens on RBCs
What happens if a rhesus negative mother has a rhesus positive newborn baby?
The mother's immune system may produce anti-rhesus antibodies.
In the ABO blood group system, which blood type is considered the universal recipient?
Blood type AB
How can hemolytic disease of the newborn be prevented in subsequent pregnancies?
By administering Anti-D antibodies (RhoGam) to the mother within 72 hours after delivery.
What is the purpose of the procedure involving adding antiserum to blood drops on a slide?
To observe agglutination.
Why is it crucial for Rh-negative mothers to receive Anti-D antibodies after delivery?
To prevent the baby from developing hemolytic disease.
What is the consequence of not treating a rhesus negative mother carrying a rhesus positive baby?
The baby may develop hemolytic disease.
What is the role of Rh antigens in the context of blood groups?
They help determine blood group compatibility.
The purpose of this lab is to help you to understand the ABO blood group system, and its importance in blood ______
transfusion
All human blood contains erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes (platelet), but not all blood is the ______
same
Incompatibilities of blood are due to the presence of antigens on the membrane surface of red blood ______
cells
ABO blood group system groups your blood into one of four ______: Group A, Group B, Group AB, and Group O
categories
If the mother is rhesus ______, and the newborn baby is rhesus ______, then the mother's immune system may produce anti- rhesus antibodies.
negative
This disease can be prevented by the administration of Anti-D antibodies (RhoGam) to the mother within ______ hours after delivery.
72
Get a clean slide, and 3 ______.
toothpicks
Clean the fingertip with 70% alcohol (usually a ring or ______ finger).
middle
Add one drop of antiserum into each cavity as ______ below.
shown
Observe agglutination in the form of fine red granules within ______ seconds.
30
Learn about the ABO blood group system, its significance in blood transfusions, and how incompatibilities can lead to agglutination. Understand the importance of matching blood types before transfusions.
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