Why is a recipient's antibody screening performed as a component of compatibility testing?
A) Detects red cell alloantibodies
B) Detects irregular antigens on the recipient's red cells
C) Detects human leukocyte antigen antibodies
D) Detects incompatibilities with the donor's red cells

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The antibody screen detects alloantibodies that the recipient made to red cell exposure from pregnancy or prior transfusions.

Why Is a Recipient's Antibody Screening Performed as a Component