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RHD genotyping of serological weak D phenotypes among blood donors in Eastern Iran.
Transfusion and apheresis science : official journal of the World Apheresis Association : official journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis - 1 Oct 2026
Shamahmood Mobina Nakhaei, Oodi Arezoo, Anani Sarab Gholamreza, Sajjadi Seyed Mehdi, Mezginejad Fatemeh
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Qualitative and quantitative alterations of the D antigen, including weak D and partial D phenotypes, may lead to hemolytic transfusion reactions and hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). Among these variants, the Partial DLO phenotype is clinically significant due to its potential to induce anti-D formation upon exposure to RhD-positive red blood cells. This study aimed to determine, for...
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- Humans
- Iran
- Rh-Hr Blood-Group System
- Genotype
- Female
- Blood Donors
