Rh ++++ Flashcards
1
Q
Could be REGULATORY TYPE or AMORPH
Have membrane abnormalities that shorten RBC survival and cause HA
If Anti-Rh is detected, Rhnull cells are needed for transfusion
A
Rhnull
2
Q
partial suppression of Rh antigens due to the inheritance of modified RHAG gene
A
Rhmod
3
Q
(HDFN)
A
Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn
4
Q
The LW Blood Group System
CHROMOSOME____
A
19
5
Q
LW BGS
Alleles:
A
LW^a, LW^b, LW
6
Q
LW BGS
Most common phenotype:
A
LW(a+b-)
7
Q
LW BGS
Amorph gene:
Null phenotype:
A
LW
LW(a-b-)
8
Q
Similar to Rh serologically Different to Rh genetically
A
LW BGS
9
Q
Reacts strongly with D positive red cells
Clinically insignificant and rafe
A
Anti-LW
