A laboratory employee who previously tested negative in a donor antibody screen is now testing positive after having had an intravenous immunoglobulin treatment for needle-stick exposure. Which type of antibody has this person formed?
A) active
B) immune
C) naturally occurring
D) passive

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The person has received intravenous immunoglobulin, which provides passive immunity by introducing pre-formed antibodies into the body.

A Laboratory Employee Who Previously Tested Negative in a Donor