Effectiveness of a red cell antigen ‐matching transfusion protocol in sickle cell disease patients

ConclusionsProspective antigen matching is an unattractive alloimmunization prophylaxis for SCPs if not associated with strategies to minimize the hazards related to transfusions at non‐index hospitals. Even in a highly mixed donor population, antigenic discrepancies in SCPs are high, increasing the risk of antibody development.

Source: ISBT Science Series - November 14, 2016 Category: Hematology Authors: M. R. Dezan, V. B. Oliveira, J. V. S. Bianchi, V. Rodrigues, J. H. Solano, F. C. Gomes, S. L. Bonif ácio, J. E. Levi, S. F. M. Guallandro, J. E. Krieger, A. C. Pereira, E. C. Sabino, A. Mendrone‐Júnior, C. L. Dinardo Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research