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Diverse and novel RHD variants in Australian blood donors with a weak D phenotype: implication for transfusion management.
Vox sanguinis - 1 Apr 2017
McGowan E C, Lopez G H, Knauth C M, Liew Y-W, Condon J A, Ramadi L, Parsons K, Turner E M, Flower R L, Hyland C A
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Variant RHD genes associated with the weak D phenotype can result in complete or partial D-epitope expression on the red cell. This study examines the genetic classification in Australian blood donors with a weak D phenotype and correlates RHD variants associated with the weak D phenotype against D-epitope profile. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Following automated and manual serology, blood...
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