What is the primary purpose of performing an antibody screen in blood banking?
A
To detect the presence of antibodies against infectious agents
B
To identify individuals with a history of transfusion reactions
C
To detect the presence of alloantibodies against red blood cell antigens
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D
To determine the ABO blood group of a patient
Explanation
An antibody screen is performed to detect the presence of alloantibodies against red blood cell antigens, which can cause a transfusion reaction.
Source
AABB Technical Manual
Hematology
Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
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