What is the purpose of performing a 'minor crossmatch' in blood transfusion?
A
To detect the presence of antibodies against the recipient's red blood cells
B
To detect the presence of antibodies against the donor's red blood cells
C
To determine the compatibility of the donor's plasma with the recipient's red blood cells
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D
To determine the ABO blood group of the donor and recipient
Explanation
A minor crossmatch is performed to detect the presence of antibodies against the donor's red blood cells in the recipient's plasma, which can help prevent a transfusion reaction.
Source
American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) guidelines
Hematology
Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
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MEDICAL
Confidence: high