An infant less than 4 months old requires which procedures for compatibility testing?
A)Antibody screen with each unit released in a 48-hour period
B)ABO and D typing and antibody screen initially only;units released without additional testing if the screen is negative
C)Immediate spin crossmatch with each unit released
D)Group O,D-negative units;no testing is necessary

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An infant less than 4 months old does not make red cell antibodies and therefore does not need to be checked with each transfusion.Initial screens detect antibodies made by the mother.

An Infant Less Than 4 Months Old Requires Which Procedures