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Detection of a new weak A blood-group allele (Aw11).
Vox sanguinis - 1 Apr 2006
Pruss A, Heymann G A, Braun J, Kiesewetter H H, Salama A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Weak ABO variants may escape tests using unlicensed sera. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Prior to transfusion, ABO grouping was performed using an automated system and in-house diluted sera, and manual and bedside test techniques. Genotyping and sequencing were performed using standard methods. RESULTS: Initially, the red blood cells (RBC) of the first-time blood donor were typed as B, but...
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