Test 2 Flashcards
What are 3 antigens in the P group?
P1, P2, and Pk
What antigens do you have if you are a P1 phenotype?
All three P antigens
What antigens do you have if you are a P2 phenotype?
P and Pk (missing P1)
What does it mean if you have the null phenotype for the P system?
You do not carry the P1, P2, or Pk
What antibodies are naturally occurring in Pnull people?
Anti-P1, Anti-P2, and Anti-Pk
Is Anti-P1 naturally occurring? And what kind of people can this antibody be found in?
Yes and P2 people
Is Anti-P1 IgG or IgM?
IgM (cold reacting)
Can Anti-P1 bind with complement?
Yes
Individuals negative for the I antigen are labeled?
i
After you’re born, i converts to I antigen. This process is usually complete by?
18 months
Is Anti-I clinically significant?
No
Is Anti-I IgM or IgG?
IgM (cold reacting)
In the MNS system, what genes are allelic to each other?
M and N
S and s
Is anti-M IgM or IgG?
IgM (cold reacting)
Is Anti-M naturally occuring?
Yes
Does Anti-M bind complement?
No
Does Anti-M exhibit a dosage effect?
Yes
Is Anti-N IgM or IgG, naturally occuring, bind with complement, exhibit dosage effects?
IgM, and yes it is naturally occurring, binds with complement, and exhibits dosage effects.
Is Anti-S and Anti-s naturally occuring?
No, RBC stimulated through transfusion of pregnancy.
Is Anti-S and Anti-s IgM or IgG?
IgG (warm reacting 37 degrees)
Why is Anti-U clinically significant and what race is it seen in?
Associated with HDFN and HTR (Hemolytic Transfusions Reactions) and African Americans
How many antigens does the Kell system contain?
24
What is Ku or Total Kell?
Represents all Kell antigens collectively
What is Ko (Kell null)?
Lacks entire Kell glycoprotein and all Kell antigens
What are the antigens for Fisher-Race?
D, C, E, c, e
What are the antigens for Wiener?
R1, R2, R0, Rz, r’, r’’, ry
What is the clinical significance of a weakened D person who has donated blood?
The donor is considered positive for the D antigen.