Blood Transfusion Flashcards
1
Q
what does ABO gene encode for?
A
glycosyltransferase
2
Q
what does A and B genes code for?
A
transferase enzymes
3
Q
what is A antigen?
A
N-acetyl-galactosamine
4
Q
whis is B antigen?
A
Galactose
5
Q
what is O ?
A
non-functional allele
6
Q
why use cryoprecipitate?
A
low fibrinogen
7
Q
why use FFP?
A
low coagulation factors
