Quiz 3 Flashcards
Who typically requires an antibody identification test?
- *Transfusion patient
- *OB patient
- *Donors
What is the purpose of antibody identification?
To detect unexpected or atypical antibody in the serum or on the cells that may cause in vivo destruction of red blood cells
What variations do antibody identification tests have?
Variations in temperature and media of reactivity
What factors influence antibody frequency?
- Antigen frequency
- Immunogenicity of antigen
- Presence of non-human antigen source similar to blood antigen
What antibody is most frequently found?
Anti-D
What are the alleles for the Lewis system?
Le(a)
Le(b)
What are the main alleles in the Kell system?
K, k
What are the main alleles in the Duffy system?
Fy(a+b-), Fy(a-b+), Fy(a+b+), Fy(a-b-)
What are the alleles found in the Kidd system?
Jk(a)
Jk(b)
What are the alleles of the P system?
P(1)
P(2)
p(k)
p(Tja-neg)
If an antibody reacts well in saline and at room temperature, what class of antibody is it most likely?
IgM
If an antibody reacts well at 37C in albumin or after antiglobulin test, what class of antibody is it usually?
IgG
What antibody can cross the placenta?
IgG
What antibody system reacts in all temperatures and mediums?
Lewis system
What antibodies deteriorate in storage?
P, Le(a), Fy(a), Kidd