The phase of the agglutination reaction is important in the interpretation of the antibody screen or antibody identification panel because it:
A)determines whether there is a delayed transfusion reaction.
B)provides clues on antibody dosage.
C)indicates the class of the antibody.
D)determines whether an autoantibody is present.

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IgM antibodies typically react at room temperature.IgG antibodies require the antiglobulin phase to detect.

The Phase of the Agglutination Reaction Is Important in the Interpretation