A positive direct antiglobulin test (DAT) results in a(an)

a. anemic patient is sufficient to diagnose an autoimmune hemolytic anemia
b. healthy blood donor is suggestive of anemia and should be investigated
c. hospitalized patient is sufficient to diagnose hyperhemolysis
d. recently transfused patient should be investigated as a possible transfusion reaction


Answer: d

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