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11 years ago
When transfusing an individual with blood that is compatible but not the same type, it is important to separate packed cells from the plasma and administer only the packed cells. Why do you think this is done? (Hint: think about what is in plasma versus what is on RBCs.)
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11 years ago
The plasma contains antibodies that will react with the individual’s RBCs if they do not have the exact same blood type.
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