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Which of the following is a visual sign of hemolysis in a post-reaction sample?
Which of the following is a visual sign of hemolysis in a post-reaction sample?
- Clear plasma
- Pink or reddish discoloration of the plasma (correct)
- Green discoloration of the plasma
- Yellow discoloration of the plasma
What should be done if hemolysis is present on the second draw?
What should be done if hemolysis is present on the second draw?
- Go to secondary testing (correct)
- Notify the TS physician
- Take necessary steps to prevent another adverse event
- Request a redraw
What does the direct antiglobulin test detect?
What does the direct antiglobulin test detect?
- The presence of red blood cells sensitized in vivo (correct)
- The presence of hemolysis in the post-reaction sample
- The presence of free hemoglobin in the plasma
- The presence of antibodies in the blood bag
What should be done if the direct antiglobulin test is positive?
What should be done if the direct antiglobulin test is positive?
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What should be done if there is a discrepancy between the post-reaction sample, transfusion documentation, and blood bag?
What should be done if there is a discrepancy between the post-reaction sample, transfusion documentation, and blood bag?
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