title: [Alterations of ABH antigens in leukemic patients].
abstract: Recognition and resolution of ABO grouping discrepancies are essential skills in pre-transfusion testing. Discrepancies in ABO grouping can be characterized by inappropriate results in either cell or serum grouping. These unexpected reactions come in two categories: reduced reactivity or extra reactivity detected in initial tests. Weak or missing expression of A or B antigens have been reported in some patients with leukemia, resulting in weak or mix-field agglutination with routine typing reagents. We will discuss the relationship between ABH blood group antigenic status and an acquired disease: anomolous phenotypes observed in hemopoietic disorders. OR.
authors.affiliation: Japanese Red Cross, Central Blood Center.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Uchikawa
mesh_terms: D000017:ABO Blood-Group System / Q000032:analysis*; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations; D006801:Humans; D007938:Leukemia / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000017:ABO Blood-Group System