Transfusion Medicine Case 82 May 3, 2023 pathadmin 534 Comments 1. Prepared by Regina Kwon, MD, MPH and reviewed by Lorraine N. Blagg, MA, MLS(ASCP)SBBA provider seeks advice about laboratory results reported. The patient is twelve weeks pregnant and has a Type and Screen result as follows. Type and Screen ABO Grouping A Rh Factor Weak D Antibody Screen NegativeWhat is your response?A. Weak D is a qualitative defect in the D antigen. Patient has a negative antibody detection assay and should receive RhIG.B. If the patient is Caucasian, she should be given RhIG. If she is not, she probably does not need RhIG.C. The patient has been sensitized to the D antigen, do not give RhIG.D. Both quantitative and qualitative defects can result in a serologic weak D phenotype. The patient will need further workup to determine if RhIG is needed.E. Weak D is a quantitative defect in the D antigen. Patient has a negative antibody detection assay and should receive RhIG. Loading...
