What is the goal of plasmapheresis in patients who will be receiving an ABO-incompatible kidney transplant?
a. Decrease white blood cell count
b. Decrease hemagglutinin titers
c. Increase haptoglobin
d. Increase hemoglobin
Answer: b
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