A newborn phenotypes as group O,D-positive with a 1+ direct antiglobulin test.The mother's antibody screening test is negative.Assuming the antibody screen is valid; one should consider the reason for the positive DAT is due to an antibody against _______________ antigen.

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The screening cells might not have the low-incidence antigen to which the antibody is reacting.

A Newborn Phenotypes as Group O,D-Positive with a 1+ Direct