title: When anti-G and anti-C antibodies masquerade as anti-D antibody.
abstract: We describe a case of a pregnant woman with anti-C/anti-G antibodies masquerading as anti-D antibodies. Further, confirmation of anti-D antibody is recommended with adsorption-elution studies to confirm the true antibody status. This will avoid the consequence of withholding Rh immunoglobulin prophylaxis in cases when anti-D antibodies are not present.
authors.affiliation: Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA 17822, USA.
authors.forename: Corinna L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Muller
authors.forename: Jodi L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Schucker
authors.forename: Fouad N
authors.initials: FN
authors.lastname: Boctor
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007518:Isoantibodies; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D012203:Rh Isoimmunization; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D007518:Isoantibodies; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System