Question # 23

A CBC repeatedly flags “RBC agglutination—cold agglutinins suspected.” What is the BEST collection/handling for a repeat?

Options:

A.

Collect as usual and send on ice

B.

Pre-warm the tube, keep the specimen at ~37 °C from draw through transport, and notify the lab

C.

Use EDTA and refrigerate to enhance agglutination

D.

Spin and make a smear after the sample chills

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