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HPA-1, 3, 5 genotyping to establish a typed platelet donor panel.
Pathology - 1 May 2000
Verran J, Grey D, Bennett J, Lown J A, Erber W N
Abstract excerpt
Platelet antigen typing of blood donors is not routinely performed. Usually, ABO-matched platelets are transfused. In situations where the recipient has a human platelet-associated (HPA) antibody resulting in refractoriness to platelet transfusions, post-transfusion purpura or neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia, HPA-typed platelets may be required. Having a panel of HPA-typed donors would be helpful. This study...
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