How do we use molecular red blood cell antigen typing to supplement pretransfusion testing?. Issue 6 (24th March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sapatnekar, Suneeti; Figueroa, Priscilla I.
• Is Part Of: Transfusion. Volume 54:Issue 6(2014)
• Page Start: 1452
• Page End: 1458
• Publication Date: 2014-03-24
• Subjects: Hematology -- Periodicals; Blood -- Transfusion -- Periodicals; Blood Group Antigens -- Periodicals; Blood Preservation -- Periodicals; Blood Transfusion -- Periodicals; 615
• DOI: 10.1111/trf.12623
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0041-1132

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>The molecular basis of many blood group antigens is known, and it provides a means for predicting the red blood cell phenotype. Molecular typing methods are useful when serologic typing cannot be performed, due to sample or reagent limitations. We discuss the implementation of a commercial molecular typing assay at our Transfusion Service, the indications for testing, and the advantages and drawbacks of the assay. We also present our algorithm for selecting candidates for testing.</p> </abstract>