Rh-null blood was discovered in 1960. It is a blood type that lacks Rh antigens, a protein that is usually found in blood. People with this rare blood type often suffer from anemia. The golden blood ...
RhD antigen is a potent immunogen. Anti-D antibodies, in fact, develop in more than 80% of Rh-negative volunteers given RhD-positive packed RBCs. ABO group antigens are present on platelets ...
As the demand for ANA testing increased, alternative techniques were developed challenging the classic IIFA. These alternative platforms differ in their antigen profiles, sensitivity and specificity, ...