The following laboratory results were obtained on a mother a…
The following laboratory results were obtained on a mother and her baby immediately following delivery of the neonate. Examine the medical history and test results provided below to determine the MOST probable cause of HDFN? Mother: O D Positive Antibody detection/screen results shown below. Cell I.S (Room Temp.) (PEG) AHG IgG-coated RBCs (Pcells) I 0 3+ TNP II 0 3+ TNP III 0 0 P TNP: Test Not Performed Baby: O D Positive DAT: Positive (2+) Hgb: 11.0 g/dL HCT: 33% Bilirubin: Total 5.6 mg/dL; Direct 1.2 mg/dL