How is the serology workup for an autoantibody produced by a drug-induced hemolytic anemia different from other autoantibody workups?
A) The antibody will only be reactive with red blood cells in the presence of the drug.
B) The antibody is not detected in the presence of the drug.
C) Eluate is detectable when drug-coated red blood cells are present.
D) Complement will be detected on red blood cells.
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