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ABO blood groups Flashcards

1
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what are the two important blood group antibodies in the ABO system

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igM and igG

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properties of igM

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Pentameric structure
10 antigen binding sites
Red cells repel one another and do not come closer than within 12 nm of one another
A single IgM antibody can bridge the gap and cause agglutination of red cells

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properties of igG

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Monomeric structure
2 antigen binding sites
Binding site can only reach 10 nm apart
A single IgG antibody cannot cause agglutination of red cells

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4
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what antibody can pass the placenta

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igG

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5
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which antibody binds complemet

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igM

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6
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what do igG antibodies do

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Primarily cause the removal of red cells by extravascular haemolysis (Fc regions of red cell bound IgG interacts with Fc Receptors on macrophages of reticuloendothelial system).

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7
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what antibody is the main ABO blood group antibody

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igM

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8
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what are the percentages of ABO blood groups in the UK

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Group O 47%
Group A 42%
Group B 8%
Group AB 3%

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9
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what do the ABO blood group genes code for

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glycosyltransferase enzymes

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10
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what are the ABO genes

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H gene
A gene
B gene

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11
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where is the H gene located

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chromosome 19

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12
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where are the A and B gene located and what is important about it

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both on chromosome 9, are co-dominant alleles

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13
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what does the H gene code for

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H enzyme (H substance=O)

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14
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What do A and B genes code for

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A enzyme or B enzyme

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15
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what does the terminal carbohydrate added to the H substance depend on

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enzyme coded

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16
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briefly describe the ABO genetics

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precursor substance + H gene = H substance

+ A gene = A substance
OR
+ B gene = B substance

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17
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what are the ABO subgroups and frequency

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A1- 80%

A2- 20%

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18
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what is the possible genotypes for blood group A1

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A1A1, A1A2, A1O

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19
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what is the possible genotypes for blood group A2

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A2A2, A2O

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20
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what is the possible genotypes for blood group A2B

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A2B

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21
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which A subtype is dominant and which is recessive

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A1- Dominant

A2- recessive

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22
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what is the difference between subgroups A1, A2 and A2B

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The difference is largely a quantitative one, but may be qualitative in some cases where anti-A1 is produced.

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23
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ABO antibodies and antigens are present at birth, true or false

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ANTIBODIES - FALSE
antibodies develop within the first 4 months an dreach max at 5 years

ANTIGENS - PARTIAL
antigens are not fully developed at birth- development over first 1-2 years

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24
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what are the suggested possibilities of where ABO antibodies come back

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Some immunoglobulin just happens to ‘fit’. (c.f. Lectins)
Via maternal milk
From environmental factors (Experiments with chickens)
Genetic basis

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25
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where are antibodies and antigens within the blood

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antigens are on the red cells

antibodies are in the plasma

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26
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what antigens/antibodies does blood group O have?

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Antigens- none

Antibodies- anti-A and anti-B

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27
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what antigens/antibodies does blood group A have?

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Antigens- A

Antibodies- anti-B

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28
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what antigens/antibodies does blood group B have?

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Antigens- B

Antibodies- anti-A

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29
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what antigens/antibodies does blood group AB have?

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Antigens- A and B

Antibodies-none

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30
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how many rhesus antigens are they and name them

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5

  1. D
  2. C
  3. c
  4. E
  5. e
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31
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what does the RhAG gene do and where is it found

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chromosome 6

The unlinked RhAG gene on chromosome 6 incorporates the antigen into the cell membrane

32
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where is the RhD gene found

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chromosome no 1

33
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frequencies of RhD in the UK

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85% RhD positive

15% RhD negative

34
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what are the variations of Rh D groups

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Weak D

Partial D

35
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what is weak D

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Possesses all of a normal D blood group, but has quantitatively less
Is Rh positive as a donor, patient and an antenatal patient.
Cannot produce anti-D

36
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what is partial D

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Lacks part of a normal D blood group
Can produce anti-D
Can cause the production of anti-D in a D negative recipient
Regarded as Rh pos as a donor
Rh neg as a recipient
Antenatal patients require anti-D prophylaxis

37
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how are the Rh antigens inherited

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as a group of 3 antigens which are inherited together
C and c antigens are alleles
E and e antigens are alleles
There is no d antigen, Rh negative individuals lack the D antigen

38
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what are 1st order Rh combinations, include short hand

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CDe R1
cDE R2
cde r

39
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what are 2nd order Rh combinations, include short hand

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Cde r’

cdE r’’

40
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what are 1st order Rh combinations in black people, include short hand

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cDe Ro

rare in white people

41
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what are the rare and extremely rare Rh combinations, include short hand

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CDE RZ Rare

CdE ry Extremely rare

42
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What is the major cause of Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN)

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Anti-D

43
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how does anti-D come about

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Produced in women as a result of sensitisation by red cells from D positive fetus
May be produced in males as a result of transfusion with D positive blood.

44
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facts about anti-c

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Clinically significant
Relatively common
May cause HDN or HTR
Often found together with anti-E

45
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facts about anti-E

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Clinically significant
Relatively common
May cause HDN or HTR
Less clinically significant than anti-c
Often found together with anti-c in individuals who lack c and E antigens
46
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facts about anti-C

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Clinically significant
Relatively common, often seen with anti-D
May cause HTR
HDFN rare when on its own

47
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facts about anti-e

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Clinically significant

May cause HTR

48
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how do we prevent Rh antibody production

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Type patients for full Rh groups and match the donations. This is important for:
All female patients under 60 yrs of age
Patients who may need regular transfusions (e.g. Sickle cell disease)
Patients who have already produced other antibodies

49
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what is Haemolytic disease of the Newborn (HDN)

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An illness in fetuses and newborn infants caused by a blood group antibody in the mother attacking red cells in the infant which carry the corresponding antigen inherited form the father.
The most potent disease results when the mother is Rh D negative and the fetus is Rh D positive

50
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how does HDN come about

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1st pregnancy fine
during delivery - small quantity or red cells transferred from fetus to mother
Mother is sensitised to foreign red cell antigens on fetus
Antigens more fully developed on foetal cells more likely to cause sensitisation

Subsequent pregnancy-
antibodies transferred from mother to baby

51
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what is the test for diagnosis of HDN

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Direct antiglobulin test on cord blood.

Detects IgG antibody bound to the surface of the infant’s red cells.

52
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what is the treatment of HDN depending on results of diagnostics?

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Mild – Phototherapy under UV light
Moderate – Top up or exchange transfusion
Severe – Exchange transfusion or IUT

53
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Treatment - Requirements for IUT / exchange transfusion red cells

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5 days old or less, CPD red cells
CMV negative
Sickle cell negative
Negative for any red cell antibodies
Low level of anti-A and anti-B
Gamma irradiated
Hct 0.5 – 0.6 for ET up to 0.7 for IUT
54
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prevention of HDN?

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Known that ABO offered some protection
Standard dose of prophylactic anti-D
500 i.u. up to 4ml bleed
1250 i.u. up to 10ml bleed
Antenatal prophylaxis 
Monoclonal anti-D
55
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what is the International Society for Blood Transfusion view on antibody identification

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No antibody investigation technique or combination of techniques can be guaranteed to detect all red cell antibodies.

56
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what are the British Committee for Standards in Haematology Guidelines for Compatibility Procedures in antibody identification

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The specificity of the antibody should only be assigned when it is reactive with at least two examples of reagent cells carrying the antigen and non reactive with two examples lacking the antigen

57
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what are the Characteristic properties of a red cell antibody investigation panel.

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Identify a single antibody
Separate common mixtures
If possible in a single pass
Not give the same pattern of results with two different antibodies
Give “confidence” in the findings
58
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what are the significant factors of an Antibody risk assessmentfor transfusion

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ABO
Rh (all of them!)
Kell system
Kidd system
Duffy system
anti-M 37oC active
Anti-S, -s
59
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what are the three main factors forAntibody risk assessment for HDFN

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Anti-D
Anti-c
Anti-K

60
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what is classed as the gold standard in antibody identification and what does it include

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Indirect Antiglobulin Technique

detects 37oC active antibodies
detects IgG antibodies
detects complement fixing antibodies
Detects all Rh antibodies, anti-K, k, Fya, Fyb, Jka, Jkb, M (reactive at 37 deg C), S, s, Kpa, Kpb, Lua, Lub

61
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what is the Indirect Antiglobulin Technique (IAT)

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Antigen – Antibody complex forms

(Reagent Red cells (known phenotype) + Antibodies in patient’s plasma)

AHG added
(Anti-Human Globulin)

Agglutination seen

62
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Enzyme treated cell techniques (Papain) features

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good for all Rh antibodies and anti-Jka, Jkb, Lea, Leb, P1
do not detect anti-Fya, -Fyb, -M, -N, -S because these blood groups are destroyed by papain
excellent in resolving mixtures

63
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what are the different techniques for identifying antibodies

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Enzyme treated cell techniques (Papain
Saline 20oC

other:
PEG IAT, 2-stage IAT, enzyme IAT,
Capture R, albumin displacement, polybrene,
37oC saline, 31oC saline 4oC saline,
NISS, LISS, BLISS, adsorptions, elutions, neutralisations………….

64
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Saline 20oC technique features

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Saline 20oC
detects IgM antibodies, e.g anti-M, N, P1, Lea, Leb, H, I and ABO
detects usually clinically insignificant antibodies (ABO antibodies excepted)
detects antibodies which may give unclear IAT
good for resolving mixtures

65
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antibody identification criteria

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To be certain of the identification of an antibody the panel used must give
Positive results against two cells which contain the antigen
Negative results against two cells which lack the antigen
Exclude the presence of any other antibodies

66
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Antibody mixturesHow do you know it’s a mix?

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No fit for a single specificity, auto negative
? Different strengths of reactions
? Different patterns with different techniques?
Additional reactions to those in previous sample

67
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How to identify elements of a mixture

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Getting some negative results?
Try to identify at least one component
(there’s usually some Rh in there)
Use negatives to eliminate something!
Try to find more negatives
68
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How does the phenotype help

to identify elements of a mixture (antibody identification)

A 
Tells you what alloantibodies patient can form
Helps you to find more panel cells
May help in providing safe transfusion
BEWARE
The transfused patient
 The “untransfused” patient
The Positive Direct Antiglobulin Test
69
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RCI Molecular RBC Typing facts

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Can provide a full genetic type for highly prevalent antigens
Simple 3 step procedure with minimal ‘hands-on’ time, giving results in under 3 hours
Most technology (PCR cyclers) already present in H&I laboratories
Specialised Reader

70
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Clinical Value of Molecular RBC Typing

A 
DAT positive patients
Multi-transfused patients
Patients with pan-reactive autoantibody that resists absorption procedures
Patients with weak expression of antigen
Where liquid reagents are unavailable
71
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RBC Genotyping

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Extract DNA (30 mins)
Prepare tests - microplate (10-30 mins)
Amplify DNA – thermocyclers (c2 hours)
Analysis (10 mins)

72
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TaqMan Probe PCR-SSP

steps

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  1. Assay components an DNA technique
  2. Denatured template and annealing assay components
  3. Polymerisation and signal generation
73
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TaqMan Probe PCR-SSP

workflow

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Samples processed in a single day
3 Samples per run, up to 8 runs a day
Results available in approx 2.5 hours
Good reliability with low failure rate

74
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advantages of TaqMan Probe PCR-SSP

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Most useful in multi-transfused and AIHA cases
Results can be obtained the same day
Reproducible, Low fail rate
Good concordance with serological typing results
Simple to use and not labour intensive
No significant wastage
Direct download of results

75
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disadvantages of TaqMan Probe PCR-SSP

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Not suitable for urgent cases
Not as fast as serological typing (see urgent cases above)
Not suitable for rare genotypes – require sequencing

ABO – simple serologically but complex genetically (not performed on this assay).

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