Whether sensitization is the result of a blood transfusion or maternal-fetal hemorrhage for any reason, what test can be performed to determine the amount of Rh(D) positive blood present in the maternal circulation and to calculate the amount of Rh
immune globulin needed? 1. Indirect Coombs' test
2. Nonstress test
3. Kleihauer-Betke or rosette test
4. Direct Coombs' test
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Explanation: 3. A Kleihauer-Betke or rosette test can be performed to determine the amount of Rh(D) positive blood present in the maternal circulation and to calculate the amount of Rh immune globulin needed.
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