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BB Calculations Frequency Calculations
Frequency Calculations
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Biology
Undergraduate 3
02/22/2015

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True or False:
The ABY chart lists the % of people who are AGN POSITIVE
Definition
True
Term
To determine the % of people who are AGN NEGATIVE what do you do?
Definition
Subtract the number who are AGN + from 100
Term
If 85% of people are D AGN +, how many are D AGN =?
Definition
15
Term
If 9% are Kell AGN Positive, how many are Kell AGN =?
Definition
91%
Term
If 66% are Duffy A AGN Positive, how many are Duffy A AGN Negative?
Definition
34%
Term
To determine what % of the random population is negative for all three antigens (D, K, & Duffy A) what do you do?
Definition
Multiply the % of compatible people
Term
What is the % of the random population that is negative for all three antigens (D, K, & Duffy A)?
Definition
0.15x0.91x0.34 = 0.046 = 4.6%
Term
If you need 2 units for a crossmatch what formula do you use to determine how many units need to be screened?
Definition
2 / % of the random population that is negative
Term
If you need 2 units for a crossmatch for a patient that is negative for all three antigens (D, K, & Duffy A), how many units need to be screened?
Definition
2/0.046 = 43
Term
Who can be of assistance with patients who have rare blood types?
Definition
Rare donor registry
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