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Weak D Type 4.2.2 (DAR1.2) in an African child: Serology and molecular characterization.
Transfusion and apheresis science : official journal of the World Apheresis Association : official journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis - 1 Apr 2015
Orlando Nicoletta, Putzulu Rossana, Massini Giuseppina, Scavone Fernando, Piccirillo Nicola, Maresca Maddalena, Zini Gina, Teofili Luciana
Abstract excerpt
The weak D phenotype is represented by a group of RHD genotypes that code for alterated RhD proteins associated with a reduced RhD expression on red blood cell. By routine serology, some partial D variants are likely to be missed. In this report we describe the case of a three-year-old Black African child with a "unclear" reaction with monoclonal anti-D. We analyzed the blood sample of the child with different...
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