18. Type A blood cells are accidentally given to a patient with type B blood dur

Question

18. Type A blood cells are accidentally given to a patient with type B blood during the patient's first blood transfusion.

What reaction is the likely consequence from this transfusion?

Select one.


A. Anti-B antigens on the donor's red blood cells cause lysis of the patient's red blood cells.
B. Anti-A antigens on the patient's red blood cells cause lysis of the donor's red blood cells.
C. Anti-B antibodies in the donor's plasma cause agglutination of the patient's red blood cells.
D. Anti-A antibodies in the patient's plasma cause agglutination of the donor's red blood cells.

Explanation / Answer

D. Anti-A antibodies in the patient's plasma cause agglutination of the donor's red blood cells.

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