How anti-c in a D- patient prompted lifesaving work between a transfusion service and a blood center reference laboratory

This case report showcases an extraordinary collaboration to support the transfusion needs of a patient with a rare phenotype and long-standing anemia due to gastrointestinal bleeding. This report describes the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory testing and logistics of rare blood provision over...

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Published in:	Immunohematology Vol. 40; no. 2; p. 73
Main Authors:	Patch, Gavin, Maurer, Joan, Sendilnathan, Arun, Leak, Christine, Nartowicz, Elizabeth, Kavitsky, Victoria, Facey, Dexter, Nance, Sandra T, Keller, Margaret A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-2024
Subjects:	Anemia - blood Anemia - therapy Blood Banks Blood Transfusion Female Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - therapy Humans Isoantibodies - blood Isoantibodies - immunology Male Middle Aged rare blood red blood cell alloimmunization American Rare Donor Program
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Summary:	This case report showcases an extraordinary collaboration to support the transfusion needs of a patient with a rare phenotype and long-standing anemia due to gastrointestinal bleeding. This report describes the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory testing and logistics of rare blood provision over an 11-year period, as well as a summary of the hematologic, gastroenterologic, and surgical interventions. This case illustrates how a strong collaboration among the clinical team, laboratory, blood center, and the rare donor community facilitated successful management of this patient's anemia until the patient could receive life-changing treatment.
ISSN:	0894-203X
DOI:	10.2478/immunohematology-2024-011