exam 1 horan Flashcards
locus
location of the gene on the chromosome
allele
one of two or more different genes that may occupy a specific locus on a chromosome
homozygous
having two identical alleles for a given gene
heterozygous
having two different alleles for a given gene
dominant
a gene that is always expressed wether it is present in the homo or heterozygous state
recessive
a gene that is expressed only when it is in the homozygous state
co-dominant (egalitarian)
both alleles are expressed in the heterozygous sate (AB blood)
amorph or silent allele
a gene that produces no products even in homozygous state
phenotype
the detectable products of genes only discovered through the description of observed traits or the result of direct testing (physical trait)
genotype
total sum of genes present on the chromosomes with the respect to the one or more characteristics, regardless of wether or not they produce detectable products
zeta potential
decrease in the electrical charge of RBC when it is suspended in a high ionic strength colloidal medium (albumin) also decreases the repulsion of the RBC
what is the “job” of IgG and IgM in terms of bridging the gap between RBC?
IgM bridges the gap easier because they are larger than IgG
what is the temp reactivity of IgG and IgM?
G- 30-37C
M- 4-27C
what is the effect of LISS in the Ag-Ab reaction?
the addition of LISS will help the rate of association between antigen and antibody. the rate is increased by lowering the ionic strength.
what are the 4 enzymes used in blood bank?
ficin
papain
trypsin
bromelin
AHG effects and what does it do?
useful in detecting IgG and complement
what is dosage?
homozygous gives stronger reactions then heterozygous
what its he genotype and phenotype of bombay?
Oh- phenotype
hh- genotype
which precursor type substance for ABH antigens?
type 2
name the two stages of RBC agglutination in correct order of sequence
1) sensitization
2) clumping (agglutination)
the reverse or backside test detects the presence or absence of?
antibodies using the patient’s serum/plasma
the forward test detects?
antigens on the patients RBC using antisera
does lewis cause HDN? why?
no, because it cannot cross the placenta and because it is not fully developed in a newborn
what antibodies most often cause HDN?
Rh
what are you called if you have no Rh antigens?
Rh null
T/F lewis antibodies are enhanced by enzymes
true
T/F lewis antigens ten to become stronger during pregnancy
false- they become weaker
T/F lewis antibodies usually occur without known RBC stimulus
true
T/F the lewis system includes soluble antigens that are present in saliva and plasma with antigenic determinants occurring naturally on the RBC surface
false - they are made in the tissue and are not on the RBC surface
T/F lewis antibodies commonly cause HDN and HTR
false - they cannot cross the placenta and they will convert in a transfusion
T/F the Rh system was the first to be discovered and by far the most significant for transfusion practice
false- the ABO was the first to be discovered and is most significant for the transfusion
T/F Rh Abs react more strongly at 4C than at 37C
false- IgG likes 37
T/F Rh Abs can pass the placenta
true
T/F Rh Abs are not a frequent cause of HDN
false
where would we find anti-A1?
A2B
A3
Ax
A2
where would you see mixed field agglutination with Anti-A?
A3
what % of caucasians are secretors?
80%