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A Serum Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)level Is Obtained on a Unit

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A serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level is obtained on a unit of donated blood prior to releasing it for transfusion.A nurse understands that the purpose of this test is to:


A) Avoid blood typing errors
B) Identify signs of AIDS
C) Screen for hepatitis
D) Predict transfusion reactions

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