When anti-G and anti-C antibodies masquerade as anti-D antibody

We describe a case of a pregnant woman with anti-C/anti-G antibodies masquerading as anti-D antibodies. Further, confirmation of anti-D antibody is recommended with adsorption-elution studies to confirm the true antibody status. This will avoid the consequence of withholding Rh immunoglobulin prophy...

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Published in:The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine 2011-01, Vol.24 (1), p.193-194
Main Authors: Muller, Corinna L., Schucker, Jodi L., Boctor, Fouad N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Female
Humans
Isoantibodies
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Rh Isoimmunization
Rh-Hr Blood-Group System - immunology
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Summary:We describe a case of a pregnant woman with anti-C/anti-G antibodies masquerading as anti-D antibodies. Further, confirmation of anti-D antibody is recommended with adsorption-elution studies to confirm the true antibody status. This will avoid the consequence of withholding Rh immunoglobulin prophylaxis in cases when anti-D antibodies are not present.
ISSN:1476-7058
1476-4954
DOI:10.3109/14767058.2010.482616