BLOOD 4 Flashcards
________ of the ABO system
present on the surface of RBCs
determine blood types.
Antigens
ABO class of antigens are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ molecules
carbohydrate
Antibodies of the ABO system, usually of the ___ ________, are classified as “naturally occurring” antibodies
IgM class
What dictates the expression of ABO antigens on RBCs ?
Gene -DNA - RNA- protein
What do ABO genes code for?
Enzymes (protein) of the ABO system
What do ABO not code for?
Surface ABO antigens
The enzymes coded by the ABO genes are added to on the
Specific terminal carbohydrate molecules to the surface of the RBC
A type blood info
Genotype: AA or AO
Antigens on RBC: A
Antibodies on plasma: anti-B
B type blood info
Genotype: BB or BO
Antigens on RBC: B
Antibodies on plasma: anti-A
AB type blood info
Genotype: AB
Antigens on RBC: A and B
Antibodies on plasma: neither
O type blood info
Genotype: OO
Antigens on RBC: neither
Antibodies on plasma: anti-A and anti-B
How is ABO blood type determined?
• An unknown sample of a persons blood is separated into RBC and plasma fractions.
• A drop or two of the
RBC are then mixed with a known solution containing either anti-A or anti – B antibodies
• The mixture is observed for RBC aggulation or clumping
What is Agglutination?
Aggulation is the process of having the red blood cells broken down and the hemoglobin is released.
What is the result of a mismatch during a blood transfusion?
Clumping or hemolysis
What can type A blood revive from ?
A and O