Glossary: Unexpected Antibodies

Glossary Unexpected Antibodies Any non-ABO antibody present in a recipient or donor. For example, blood bankers expect a group A patient to have anti-B, but would not normally expect another antibody, such as anti-K or Anti-D. The test to detect unexpected antibodies...

Glossary: Zika Virus

Glossary Zika Virus Zika virus (pronounced “ZEE-ka” and abbreviated “ZIKV”) is a mosquito-transmitted virus that underwent explosive spread in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean in 2015 and 2016. The virus is transmitted by the...

Quiz: Blood Group Practical Theory

Blood Groups Practical Theory Quiz Please go to Quiz: Blood Group Practical Theory to view the test Answers and explanations are presented at the end of the quiz. NOTE: If you do not see a question above, please try reloading the page. Ask a Question About This Quiz...

Quiz: Rh Blood Group System

Rh Blood Group System Quiz Choose the BEST answer: 1. Name the three genes responsible for the production of Rh antigens.  RHAG, RH1, and RH2  RHAG, DCE, and dce  RHAG, RHD, and RHCE  RHD, RHCc, and RHEe  RHD, RHCE, and RHce 2. Which of the...

Quiz: Blood Group Name that Null!

Blood Groups: Name That Null! Choose the BEST answer: 1. The inheritance of this null leads to a syndrome with hematologic and chemical abnormalities. The syndrome includes a mild compensated anemia, reticulocytosis and stomatocytosis. Haptoglobin is decreased and...

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