Lutheran Blood Group

Question 1

First discovered in the serum of a patient lupus Erythematosus diffuses

Answer 1

Anti-Lu^a

Question 2

The new antibody was named lutheran a misinterpretation of

Answer 2

Donor’s name Luteran

Question 3

Lutheran antigens are NOT found in

Answer 3

Platelets
Monocytes
Granulocytes
Lymphocytes

Question 4

Lutheran glycoprotein is widely distributes in tissues:

Answer 4

Brain
Lungs
Pancreas
Placenta
Skeletal Muscle
Hepatocytes (Fetal Hepatic Epithelial Cells)

Question 5

Lutherans antigens are found on fetal RBC as early as 10 to 12 weeks but

Answer 5

POORLY DEVELOPED AT BIRTH

Question 6

• Poorly developed at birth
• Do not reach until adult levels until age 15

Answer 6

Lu^a
Lu^b

Question 7

Naturally occurring
React better at RT than 37 deg
Detected at IAT
May be IgM, IgG, IgA

Answer 7

Anti-Lu^a

Question 8

• IgG (IgG4) although IgM and IgA is noted
• Reactive @37 deg cel DAT
• made in Pregnancy or Transfusion
• SHORTENED SURVIVAL OF TRANSFUSED CELLS and POSTTRANSFUSION JAUNDICE

Answer 8

Anti-Lu^b

Question 9

Stronger agglutination when a Red Cell Antigen is expressed from HOMOZYGOUS GENES

Answer 9

Dosage Effect

Question 10

Blood Group that exhibit Dosage Effect

Answer 10

Kidd & Duffy eats lots of M & Ns

(+) Lutheran