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It was discovered that a patient who was to receive two units of packed RBCs had an anti-Lea circulating in his system. What would be the proper procedure?


A) Anti- Lea is clinically insignificant, and two units could be issued without further workup.
B) Multiple units should be screened for Lea antigen, and only two of the units negative for that antigen should be transfused.
C) The two units do not necessarily need to be Lea-negative but should be crossmatched through at least 37 degrees and crossmatch compatible before given
D) The transfusion should be halted until specially screened units are flown in

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