Frequency of partial D phenotypes in the south western region of France

Transfus Clin Biol. 1996;3(4):247-55. doi: 10.1016/s1246-7820(96)80004-8.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to estimate the frequencies of partial D phenotypes among weak D (D14) blood samples. During one year, red blood cell samples with D14 phenotype were tested by the indirect antiglobulin test (IAT) using a panel of six anti-D monoclonal antibodies (Mabs). The panel of Mabs was selected for its capacity to define patterns of reactivity specific to the most frequent categories of partial D phenotypes. Among 475 D14 samples, 16 partial D phenotypes were identified (2 DIIIb, 3 DIVa, 4 DIVb et 7 DVI) corresponding to 3.36% of the D14 population. A strategy for systematic screening of partial D phenotypes is discussed in relation to the results of this study.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Coombs Test
  • Erythrocytes / immunology*
  • France
  • Humans
  • Introns
  • Peptides / genetics*
  • Phenotype
  • Rh-Hr Blood-Group System / genetics*
  • Serologic Tests / methods*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Peptides
  • Rh-Hr Blood-Group System
  • Rho(D) antigen