We present the results of tests carried out to detect alloimmunization against red cells in
1,200 patients (607 males and 593 females), transfused and followed up during the period …

Results: In this study, a total of six alloantibodies six patients (8.5%) and one autoantibody
(1.42%) was detected. All identified alloantibodies belonged to Rh system (ie anti-E, in 3 …

The purpose of pretransfusion compatibility testing is to prevent immune mediated hemolytic
transfusion reactions. Our study aimed to evaluate the gel test for detection of clinically …

Results: Of a total of 501-thalassaemia patients included in the study, 11.3% of patients
developed alloantibodies; 9.7% of these alloantibodies were clinically significant. The most …

Background: β-thalassaemia patients receive regular blood transfusion to thrive. Due to
antigen disparity between the blood donors and these patients they develop red cell …

Thalassemia and hemoglobin E (Hb E) are common in Thailand. Individuals with
thalassemia trait usually have a normal hemoglobin concentration or mild anemia …

BACKGROUND: Limited data are available on the frequency of RBC alloimmunization and
autoimmunization in transfusion-dependant Tunisian β thalassaemia patients. MATERIALS …

Introduction: Thalassaemia is one of the major public health problems in Malaysia. Regular
monthly blood transfusion remains the main treatment for severe thalassaemia patients. One …

Patients with β-thalassemia major (BTM) require regular blood transfusions, supported by
appropriate iron chelation therapy (ICT), throughout their life. β-thalassemia is a global …

Background Serological testing for extended RHCcEe, Kell, Kidd and Duffy blood grouping
from multitransfused patients may not give correct blood grouping of the recipient. Hence …