A Patient Was Phenotyped for the Presence of Lewis Antigens

A patient was phenotyped for the presence of Lewis antigens (Le^a and Le^b) . A 3+ reaction was observed when patient cells were incubated with anti-Le^a. No reaction was observed with anti-Le^b. Based on these results, the patient's phenotype is and the patient is a of ABH substances.

A) Le(a+b-) /secretor
B) Le(a-b+) /secretor
C) Le(a+b-) /nonsecretor
D) Le(a-b+) /nonsecretor