The indirect Coombs' test is a screening tool for Rh incompatibility.If the titer is greater than ______,amniocentesis may be a necessary next step.
A) 1:2
B) 1:4
C) 1:8
D) 1:12

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If the maternal titer for Rh antibodies is greater 1:8,then an amniocentesis is indicated to determine the level of bilirubin in the amniotic fluid.This testing will determine the severity of fetal hemolytic anemia.

The Indirect Coombs' Test Is a Screening Tool for Rh