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The liver is derived from embryonic 

Tonsil-like structures are found along this region of the alimentary canal

The lumen of the esophagus is lined with which type of membrane?

The cardiac sphincter is located here.

Identify the antibody(ies) present in Panel 5. Determine if the 2+2 rule is met, and if not, identify the next steps. Panel 5

A patient who received 2 units of A pos pRBCs 2 days ago developed a fever and jaundice. The post transfusion sample showed DAT positive with monospecific anti IgG. The eluate showed anti Jkb when tested with panel cells. Which of the following explains the positive DAT in the post transfusion sample? 

This organization publishes the Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services. 

During testing, a discrepant result was noted.   Anti A Anti B Anti D A1 cells B cells Patient 4+ 0 4+ 0 0   What is the next step to correct the discrepancy?

A healthy full term infant, with a blood type of A pos, was born to a mother, who typed as Group O positive. The infant, at 15 hours old, had a Total Bilirubin level of 10 mg/dL, with a DAT IgG 3+ pos. What is the suspected antibody present in the eluate?

Which of the following is considered a sentinel event in the blood bank laboratory?