A patient is discovered to have anti-Fy^a in their serum. The medical technologist needs to phenotype the patient's cells for the corresponding antigen. What test is appropriate for phenotyping?

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The Indirect Antiglobulin Test (IAT) is used to detect specific antigens on red blood cells, making it appropriate for phenotyping the patient's cells for the Fy^a antigen.

A Patient Is Discovered to Have Anti-Fya in Their Serum

A Patient Is Discovered to Have Anti-Fy^a in Their Serum