Platelet and Granulocyte Antigens and Antibodies Flashcards
how does expression of ABO antigens on platelets occur?
adsorption from plasma and material that is intrinsic to surface membrane of the platelet
where are HLA antigens found?
nucleated cells
platelets are part of what HLA class?
class I
what HLA antigens are associated with platelets
HLA-A and HLA-B
what is responsible for primary HLA alloimmunization in patients who have been transfused platelets?
residual white cells
how long after platelet transfusion is platelet response measured?
10-60 minutes
what defines a platelet refractory state?
post-transfusion CCI of <5000-7500 following 2 consecutive platelet transfusions
most common immune cause of platelet refractoriness
HLA sensitization
nonimmune-related reasons for recipient platelet refractoriness
massive bleeding, fever, sepsis, splenomegaly, DIC, allogeneic transplant, drugs, TTP
how is HLA sensitization diagnosed
microlymphocytotoxicity testing
corrected count increment calculation
(BSA x plt ct increment) / number of platelets transfused
post-transfusion platelet recovery calculation
(total blood volume x plt ct increment) / number of plts transfused
total blood volume estimate in adult patients
75 ml/kg
expected platelet count increase from platelet concentrate
5,000-10,000
expected platelet count increase from apheresis platelet
30,000-60,000
transfusion requirement for HLA-matched platelets
irradiation to prevent GVHD
transfusion options for platelet refractoriness
crossmatched platelets
HLA-matched platelets
antibody specificity prediction
most widely used method for platelet crossmatching
solid-phase red cell adherence
5 platelet specific antigens characterized as alloimmunogenic and polymorphic
GPIa, -Ib, -IIb, -IIIa, CD109
alternative approach to HLA-matched and crossmatched platelets determining recipient’s HLA antibody specificity and then selecting platelet donors who lack antigens to antibodies produced by the recipient
antibody specificity prediction
prevention of HLA alloimmunization from platelet transfusion
leukocyte reduction
UVB irradiation
HPA-1a antigen frequency
98% of white population
most commonly encountered platelet-specific antibody identified in white population
anti-HPA-1a
HPA-1b platelet antigen frequency
27% of white population