35 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of special techniques in antibody identification?
To perform routine tests
Which enhancement technique is used to remove antibodies from red blood cells?
Elution
Which phase of testing is used for problem resolution in antibody identification?
Elution
Why is antibody elution performed?
To enhance antibody detection
Which special technique is used to determine the concentration of antibodies in a patient's blood?
Antibody Titer
Which special technique is used to neutralize the effect of antibodies in a patient's blood?
Neutralization
Which special technique is used to remove unwanted antibodies from a patient's blood?
Adsorption
Which special technique is used to enhance the detection of antibodies in a patient's blood?
Enzymes
Which special technique is used to break down red blood cells for antibody identification?
Enzymes
Which special technique is used to determine the presence of antigens on red blood cells?
Phenotyping
Which enzyme enhances the Rh, Kidd, and Kell antigens?
Ficin
What is the purpose of elution in immunohematology?
To remove antibodies from RBCs
Which elution method involves using organic chemicals like ether, xylene, and chloroform?
Adsorption elution
Which type of adsorption cannot be used for antibodies of high incidence?
Autoadsorption
Which type of adsorption involves using a panel of donor cells and performing multiple adsorptions?
Alloadsorption - Flavor 2
Which antigen can be ruled out if the adsorbing cell was antigen positive in an adsorption and elution workup?
Anti-E
What is the purpose of performing titer tests in immunohematology?
To assess the amount of antibody present
What is the purpose of using prewarm in immunohematology?
To remove cold antibodies
Which chemical is used to neutralize antibodies that react with soluble antigens?
Chloroquine
Which chemical destroys Kell antigens and is helpful for Daratumumab patients?
Glycine-Acid (EGA)
Which enzyme is used to remove unwanted antibodies from red blood cells?
Papain
Which elution method involves using organic chemicals like ether, xylene, and chloroform?
Lui Freeze-Thaw
Which chemical destroys Kell antigens and is helpful for Daratumumab patients?
DTT (Dithiothreitol)
Which special technique is used to neutralize antibodies that react with soluble antigens?
Neutralization
What is the purpose of elution in immunohematology?
To remove unwanted antibodies from red blood cells
Which antigen can be ruled out if the adsorbing cell was antigen positive in an adsorption and elution workup?
Anti-D
Which special technique is used to determine the concentration of antibodies in a patient's blood?
Titers
What is the purpose of using prewarm in immunohematology?
To see if antibodies are being obscured by cold antibodies
Which special technique is used to determine the presence of antigens on red blood cells?
Phenotyping
What is the purpose of performing titer tests in immunohematology?
To determine the concentration of antibodies
Which special technique is used to remove unwanted antibodies from a patient's blood?
Adsorption
What is the purpose of elution in immunohematology?
To enhance the detection of antibodies
Which special technique is used to break down red blood cells for antibody identification?
Enzymes
Which special technique is used to neutralize the effect of antibodies in a patient's blood?
Neutralization
Which chemical is used to neutralize antibodies that react with soluble antigens?
EGA
Test your knowledge on special techniques used in antibody identification! Learn about the purpose of autocontrols, different enhancement techniques, phases of testing, antibody elution, and selecting the right red cell products for patients with alloantibodies.
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