Which is used as the primary means for determining whether immune-mediated destruction of red blood cells is contributing to a patient's anemia?

a. Antigen typing test
b. Direct antiglobulin test
c. Donath-Landsteiner test
d. Indirect antiglobulin test


Answer: b

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