title: Dipsticks for determining ABO blood groups.
abstract: Dipsticks for determining ABO blood groups were developed, based on the principles of dot immunobinding assays. Their sensitivity and specificity equalled those of conventional agglutination tests and they were simple, fast, stable, inexpensive, and easy to interpret. Since they used whole blood and did not require refrigeration or equipment, they should be useful for determining blood groups away from the hospital setting.
authors.forename: F V
authors.initials: FV
authors.lastname: Plapp
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Rachel
authors.forename: L T
authors.initials: LT
authors.lastname: Sinor
mesh_terms: D000017:ABO Blood-Group System; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D001788:Blood Grouping and Crossmatching / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007163:Immunosorbent Techniques; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
chemical_list: D000017:ABO Blood-Group System; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic