All of the following may be used for the antibody screen before transfusing an infant except:

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Paternal serum is not used for the antibody screen before transfusing an infant because the focus is on identifying antibodies that the infant may have acquired from the mother or developed on their own. Maternal serum is used to detect any antibodies that might have been passed to the infant. Infant serum is tested directly for antibodies. Infant eluate is used when antibodies are bound to the infant's red cells, requiring an elution process to test for them. Paternal serum is not relevant in this context as it does not contribute to the antibodies present in the infant's circulation.

All of the Following May Be Used for the Antibody