A 44-year-old woman has a hemoglobin level of 6.1 g/dL.White blood cell and platelet counts are within normal levels.The patient is group O D-negative with a negative antibody screen.Crossmatches are compatible.However,15 minutes after the first transfusion is started,she experiences erythema and hives.What type of transfusion reaction is occurring?

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Erythema and hives indicate an allergic reaction,which cannot be prevented by routine pretransfusion testing.

A 44-Year-Old Woman Has a Hemoglobin Level of 6