Red blood cell alloimmunization in transfused patients with myelodysplastic syndromes: a retrospective study from northern China
Li Wang,
Xiaoxin Xu,
Shichun Wang
et al.
Abstract:Objective
Alloimmunization against red blood cell (RBC) antigen is an important concern in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs) patients with chronic transfusion, causing potential risk for hemolytic reaction and limited supply of compatible blood. However, there is little data addressing RBC alloimmunization in this patient cohort among the Chinese population. This study aims to evaluate the incidence, specificity of antibodies, and RBC units transfused before antibody formation and its signific… Show more
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