Why is rouleaux not usually found in the AHG phase of antibody screens?
A) High protein molecules are not reactive at 37°C.
B) Patient cells are washed away before adding AHG.
C) Patient serum is washed away before adding AHG.
D) None of the above

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Rouleaux formation is caused by high protein concentrations in the serum. In the AHG phase, patient serum is washed away, removing the proteins that cause rouleaux, thus preventing its formation.

Why Is Rouleaux Not Usually Found in the AHG Phase