All of the following are true regarding the direct antiglobulin test (DAT)except

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The direct antiglobulin test (DAT) is not usually included in routine pretransfusion testing. Instead, it is specifically used to detect antibodies or complement proteins attached to the surface of red blood cells, indicating conditions like autoimmune hemolytic anemia or hemolytic disease of the newborn. Routine pretransfusion testing typically involves blood typing and screening for antibodies that might react with donor blood, but not necessarily a DAT unless there is a specific reason to suspect in vivo sensitization of red blood cells.

All of the Following Are True Regarding the Direct Antiglobulin