Abstract:Despite the large number of serologically identified red cell antigens to date, it is reassuring to note that in the common clinical scenario, the transfusion laboratory would only likely deal with a narrow range of clinically significant antibodies to specific antigens of blood group systems. Accurate ABO and RhD typing still remains the most crucial step in pretransfusion testing followed by the antibody screen. The correct identification of single antibodies or multiple antibodies and whether they are alloa… Show more
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