Why are Lewis antibodies typically considered clinical insignificant?   Question 10 options:   A)  Lewis antibodies are IgM.   B)  Lewis antigens are not present on fetal and neonatal RBCs.   C)  Lewis antigens are not an integral part of the RBC membrane and can be eluted off.   D)  All of the above.

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Why are Lewis antibodies typically considered clinical insignificant?

 

Question 10 options:

 

A) 

Lewis antibodies are IgM.

 

B) 

Lewis antigens are not present on fetal and neonatal RBCs.

 

C) 

Lewis antigens are not an integral part of the RBC membrane and can be eluted off.

 

D) 

All of the above.

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