A DAT was performed on a patient suspected of having autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The following results were obtained: PS AHG 3+, Anti-IgG 2+, Anti-C3d-negative. These results mean:

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The positive reaction with Anti-IgG indicates that the patient's cells are coated with IgG, while the negative reaction with Anti-C3d indicates that the cells are not coated with C3d.

A DAT Was Performed on a Patient Suspected of Having