Risk factors for alloimmunisation in the general patient population

S. Eccles*, P. Crispin, T. Vanniasinkam

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    Abstract

    For hospitals providing services to regional populations, difficulties are associated with transferred patients with poorly communicated medical history and a risk of alloimmunisation. Identification of patients at risk would assist in treatment planning.A retrospective study of alloimmunised patients was undertaken, comparing the demographics and diagnoses of this population with a control patient population.A preponderance of diagnoses of Sepsis, Haematological Malignancy, GIT Bleeds and Renal Failure was demonstrated in the alloimmunised population. Consistent with prior studies, RhD negative patients and female patients were over-represented in the study group, which was also on average significantly older.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)60-64
    Number of pages5
    JournalTransfusion and Apheresis Science
    Volume52
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2015

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