Processing

Question 1

Which of the following must be included on the label of a unit of Leukocyte Reduced RBCs
known leukocyte count for the unit
phlebotomist identification
unique collection facility identifier
date of blood collection

Answer 1

Unique collection facility identifier

Question 2

All donor blood testing must include:

Answer 2

Serological test for syphilis

Question 3

The test that is currently used to detect donors who are infected with AIDS virus is:

Answer 3

Anti-HIV-1/2

Question 4

Which of the following practices has been useful in reducing the incidence of Transfusion Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI)?
use of FFP from male donors
use of FFP from female donors
pathogen reduction treatment of FFP
leukocyte reduced FFP

Answer 4

Use of FFP from male donors

Question 5

Which of the following infections agents must be tested for using a nucleic acid testing (NAT) assay?
HBV
HTLV I/II
syphilis
cytomegalovirus

Answer 5

HBV

Question 6

What is the primary reason that infectious agents can be transmitted following blood transfusion?

Answer 6

Donor in the window period of early infection