A patient with a positive DAT needs to be phenotyped for Jk^a. What reagent can be used on red blood cells to ensure accurate typing?

Name: A patient with a positive DAT needs to be phenotyped for Jk a . What reagent can be used on red blood cells to ensure accurate typing?
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Chloroquine diphosphate can be used to dissociate IgG antibodies from red blood cells, allowing for accurate phenotyping in patients with a positive Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT).

A Patient with a Positive DAT Needs to Be Phenotyped