Why would an Rh type be ordered on a cord blood sample?
A) To determine mother's candidacy for RhIG if she is Rh-negative
B) To determine mother's candidacy for RhIG if she is Rh-positive
C) Because the mother had a spontaneous abortion
D) None of the above

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Rh type is ordered on a cord blood sample to determine if the mother, who is Rh-negative, needs Rh immunoglobulin (RhIG) to prevent Rh sensitization in future pregnancies.

Why Would an Rh Type Be Ordered on a Cord