Which type of blood transfusion uses a patient's own blood?

A) homologous
B) plasmapheresis
C) autologous
D) venipuncture


C) autologous
Correct. An autologous transfusion returns a patient's own blood to him or her. A
homologous blood transfusion is received from another person. Plasmapheresis and venipuncture
are not blood transfusions.

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