title: [Valve of detection of the Du blood group factor in hospital transfusion practice].
abstract: Following a description of factor Du, a variant of factor D, a personal series of about 3% is described and the technique using indirect Coombs test is indicated. Identification of factor Du takes on importance in the prophylaxis of post-transfusional isoimmunization as donors of Rh negative blood with Du positive must be considered Rh positive donors.
mesh_terms: D001787:Blood Group Incompatibility / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D006801:Humans; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System
chemical_list: D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System
vernacular_title: Utilità della ricerca del fattore gruppo ematico Du nella pratica trasfusionale ospedaliera.