1.Molecular biological analysis of RhD variant blood donors in Zhengzhou
Hecai YANG ; Qunjuan ZENG ; Xiaoli MA ; Yonglei LYU ; Minglu GENG ; Liping WANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(8):866-871
【Objective】 To investigate the serological characteristics and gene mutation mechanism of RhD variant blood donors in Zhengzhou. 【Methods】 From January 2023 to December 2023, 1 619 RhD-negative blood donors sent to our laboratory were selected for the study, and RhD negative confirmation test and RhCE phenotype detection were applied by tube method and microcolumn gel indirect antiglobulin test method. RHD gene amplification and Sanger sequencing were used to detect RhD variant sample genotypes. 【Results】 A total of 69 cases of RhD variants were detected in the RhD negative confirmation test, with a proportion of 4.26%(69/1 619).The RhCE phenotypes were ccEe, Ccee, CcEe and CCee.There were 17 genotypes and 15 phenotypes of the D variant.The RHD*weak partial 15 allele was the most frequent(33 cases), with a frequency of 47.83%(33/69), and the main phenotype was the ccEe. This was followed by the RHD*DVI.3 allele in 20 cases with a frequency of 28.99%(20/69) and the predominant phenotype was Ccee. The RHD*weak partial 15/RHD*01EL.01 heterozygote was found in 3 cases with a frequency of 4.35%(3/69), all with the CcEe phenotype. Other rare genotypes were present in 13 cases with a frequency of 18.84%(13/69). Antibody screening was positive in 3 cases with a frequency of 4.35%(3/69). Two cases of female blood donors, both with history of pregnancy and childbirth, were identified as anti-D; one case of male donor was anti-M. 【Conclusion】 The RHD*weak partial 15 genotype was the most common among the RhD variants in blood donors in Zhengzhou, followed by the RHD*DVI.3 genotype. It plays an important role in guaranteeing the safety of blood supply and guiding precision transfusion.
2.Analysis on phenotype and genotyping of CisAB subtypes: 12 Cases
Xiaoli MA ; Minglu GENG ; Jianbin LI ; Hecai YANG ; Liping WANG ; Yi CAO ; Jiaxuan LIU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2022;35(12):1204-1207
【Objective】 To analyze and master the serological and genetic characteristics of the samples with CisAB subtype and their genetic background. 【Methods】 From January 2018 to January 2022, blood samples with discrepant ABO blood typing results, from Zhengzhou voluntary blood donors and hospital patients, were subjected to phenotypic classification using micro column gel card and tube method, as well as amplification of exons 6 and 7 in ABO gene using PCR. The pedigrees of individuals with the same CisAB subtype but different serological typing results in the same family were analyzed. 【Results】 11 The forward typing of 12 samples was AB type, and unexpected antibodies against weaker antigens were found in 11 serum samples, including 9 cases with strong antigen A, 2 cases with strong antigen B, and 1 case with consistent forward and reverse typing results. Gene sequencing confirmed that 11 cases were CisAB01 subtype and 1 case was CisAB05 subtype.Among them, 7 cases had the genotype of CisAB01/O and serological phenotype of A
3.Analysis of laboratory tests and prevention strategies for hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn caused by anti-M
Hecai YANG ; Xiaoli MA ; Yonglei LYU ; Dongdong TIAN ; Qunjuan ZENG ; Minglu GENG ; Yi CAO ; Liping WANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(6):648-653
【Objective】 To analyze the application of serological test results in the diagnosis and treatment of anti-M-induced hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn(HDFN), and to explore HDFN prevention strategies. 【Methods】 The serological test results of 12 cases of HDFN caused by anti-M diagnosed in our laboratory from January 2017 to December 2023 were retrospectively analyzed, including blood group identification of mothers and children, serum total bilirubin/hemoglobin/antibody titer test, and three hemolysis tests in newborns. Clinical data of the children and mothers were collected, including pregnancy history, blood transfusion history, prenatal antibody testing, history of intrauterine blood transfusion and gestational week of delivery, and the prognosis of the children was followed up. 【Results】 All 12 cases of fetal neonatal hemolytic disease due to anti-M were RhD+ MN phenotype newborn born to RhD+ NN mother, with maternal- fetal incompatiblility in MN blood groups. In the ABO blood group system, ABO incompatibility between mother and child accounted for 41.7%(5/12).None of the mothers had a history of blood transfusion, and the median titer of the test at 4℃ was 32, and the median titer at 37℃ was 4. The mothers of 3 cases had a history of multiple intrauterine blood transfusions, with an incidence of 25%(3/12). One case had an abnormal first pregnancy, with an incidence of 8.3%(1/12), and seven cases had an abnormal pregnancy with a miscarriage, with an incidence of abnormal pregnancy and birth history of 58.3%(7/12). There were 6 cases of premature labor, with an incidence of 50%(6/12). The mothers in three cases underwent regular obstetric examination and the specificity of the antibodies was determined, accounting for 25%(3/12). Twelve children had free antibodies with a median titer of 6 at 4℃ and 2 at 37℃. Two children had anti-M antibodies that were not reactive at 37℃, with a negative rate of 16.7%(2/12). The positive rate of DAT and elution test was respectively 8.3%(1/12) and 16.7%(2/12) in the children. The median minimum hemoglobin value was 75 g/L, and all 12 children received blood transfusions. The median peak total bilirubin value was 157.5 μmol/L, and none of them reached the threshold for blood exchange. The rate of delayed anemia was 16.7%(2/12), the postnatal mortality rate was 8.3%(1/12), and 11 children was free of growth and neurodevelopmental delay in prognosis. 【Conclusion】 Anti-M can cause severe HDFN, which can also occur in primigravida. The intensity of antibody titer does not correlate with the severity of the disease, and it is prone to cause delayed anemia, which should be monitored regularly according to the serological characteristics of anti-M and clinical symptoms, and should be treated timely.
4.Identification and clinical transfusion of B (A) subgroup
Jun MIAO ; Minglu GENG ; Janbin LI ; Xiaoli MA ; Hecai YANG ; Liping WANG ; Dan LIU ; Ke ZHANG ; Chuan ZHOU ; Junjie CHENG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2023;36(11):1012-1014
【Objective】 To carry out serological and molecular biological identification of B (A) subtype, and discuss the rational blood transfusion strategy. 【Methods】 Serological and direct sequencing methods were used to detect serotype and genotype of 7 cases of B (A) subtype, and cross matching was performed by saline medium and anti human globulin card to analyze the red blood cells(RBCs) transfusion strategy. 【Results】 The serology results of blood type of 7 samples were similar, with B(A)04/O01 in 3 cases, B(A)04/O02 in 2 cases and B(A)02/O01 in 2 cases. 7 cases of B (A) subtypes were matched with randomly selected blood donors of type O and B on the major side. 【Conclusion】 B(A) subtypes should be identified by genotyping techniques. Washed RBCs of type B and O can be used for B(A) blood type transfusion.