Blood Transfusion Compatibility Testing Quiz
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What is the purpose of Compatibility Testing (pre-transfusion testing)?

  • To screen for the presence of patient antibodies
  • To select blood components that will not cause harm to the recipient and will have acceptable survival when transfused (correct)
  • To determine the blood type of the recipient and donor
  • To confirm the Rh compatibility between the component and the recipient

    • What do negative results in compatibility testing indicate?

  • Compatibility (correct)
  • Presence of patient antibodies
  • Incompatibility
  • Need for further testing

    • Which step is considered one of the most important tests performed by a transfusion service?

  • Screening tests for antibodies in the donor and patient serum
  • Compatibility Testing (correct)
  • Accurate ABO and Rh typing of the donor
  • Accurate ABO and Rh typing of the patient

    • What is the purpose of accurate ABO and Rh typing of the patient and donor?

    <p>To ensure correct blood type matching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of screening tests for antibodies in the donor and patient serum?

    <p>To detect the presence of unexpected antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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