Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the principle of the Kleihauer-Betke test?
A) D-positive indicator cells form rosettes around maternal Rh-positive RBCs.
B) D-positive indicator cells form rosettes around fetal Rh-positive red blood cells.
C) Maternal hemoglobin is resistant to acid (alkali) , appearing pink, whereas fetal cells appear as ghost cells.
D) Fetal hemoglobin is resistant to acid (alkali) and appears pink, whereas maternal red blood cells appear as ghost cells.
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