title: A summary of the results of screening for HLA antibodies for one year.
abstract: In one year, 748 serum specimens from obstetric patients were screened for HLA antibodies. Of the 284 showing antibody activity, 179 were nonspecific and 68 were multispecific. Thirty-seven (5%) were found to be monospecific, representing 11 specificities, of which the most common were anti-B7, -B8, -A2, and -B12. Recovery of antisera for reagent use was financially feasible.
mesh_terms: D000918:Antibody Specificity; D005260:Female; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000276:immunology*; D006650:Histocompatibility Testing; D006801:Humans; D007106:Immune Sera / Q000302:isolation & purification; D007518:Isoantibodies / Q000032:analysis*; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D006680:HLA Antigens; D007106:Immune Sera; D007518:Isoantibodies