2 to 14 days after a transfusion, a patient is cross-matched for another transfusion. Slight hemolysis and a positive DAT are found. What testing should follow?

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Slight hemolysis and positive DAT indicate potential immune-mediated hemolysis, which requires further investigation with an elution procedure to identify any potential antibodies coating the patient's red blood cells.

2 to 14 Days After a Transfusion, a Patient Is