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Weak D phenotypes and transfusion safety: where do we stand in daily practice?
Transfusion - 1 Sept 2007
Noizat-Pirenne France, Verdier Martine, Lejealle Annette, Mercadier Anne, Bonin Philippe, Peltier-Pujol Françoise, Fialaire-Legendre Anne, Tournamille Christophe, Bierling Philippe, Ansart-Pirenne Hélène
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Weak D Types 1, 2, and 3 recipients cannot be immunized when exposed to D antigen. Molecular biology is very efficient to type weak D variants but rarely implemented in daily practice. The serologic typing practice of weak D in a Caucasian patient population was analyzed and a transfusion strategy is proposed. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Samples typed either ddCcee or ddccEe in routine laboratories were...
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