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Anti-CD47 Interference with Serological Testing - Transfusion News
Feb 6, 2019 · The best mitigation strategy for blood bankers includes requesting drug history for patients requiring transfusions, performing multiple RBC alloadsorptions, and using monoclonal Gamma-clone IgG in indirect antigen testing (which does not detect IgG4s like anti-CD47).
Whole Blood Transfusions Early Improve Survival for Trauma Patients
Mar 6, 2024 · The balance of transfused blood components for trauma patients has been investigated with an emphasis on including whole blood (WB) to supplement massive transfusion protocols. One recent study found a 37% and 47% lowered risk of mortality at 24 hours and 30 days, respectively, for trauma patients transfused with WB.
Dithiothreitol (DTT)-based Method Validated for Blood …
Sep 14, 2016 · In order to validate this new method, 25 blood bank laboratories in North and South America, Europe and Asia Pacific were given paired plasma samples: one sample contained DARA and the second sample contained DARA plus a clinically relevant antibody (anti-D, anti-Fy a or anti-s). By using DTT, all 25 laboratories were able to distinguish DARA ...
Genetic Background of AnWj-Negative Blood Group Deciphered
Sep 25, 2024 · To define the AnWj-negative blood group, researchers identified individuals with the inherited AnWj-negative phenotype, and whole genome exome sequencing was performed. A large homozygous deletion in exons 3 and 4 of the MAL gene, the integral membrane myelin and lymphocyte proteolipid, was identified.
Global Blood Supply Challenges - Transfusion News
Sep 11, 2024 · The World Health Organization (WHO) considers blood an essential medicine, yet nearly two-thirds of countries—primarily low- and middle-income countries (LMIC)—lack sufficient blood supplies to meet clinical demands.