Blood Group Systems Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
How many blood group systems are there plus provisional blood group system?
A
38 blood group systems
1 provisional blood group system
2
Q
What is the name of the 1 provisional blood group system?
A
CTL-2 Blood Group System or otherwise known as Choline Transporter-like Protein 2
3
Q
What is the total number of unique antigens?
A
326
4
Q
What are the Carbohydrate antigens?
A
ABO, H, LE (Lewis), I, P1Pk, GLOB (Globoside)
5
Q
What are the protein antigens?
A
Fy (Duffy), Jk (Kidd), KELL, Rh, MNs
6
Q
These antibodies are naturally occuring, usually IgM, & react best at RT
A
Antibodies to Carbohydrate Antigens
7
Q
These antibodies are usually produced as a result of exposure to foreign antigens, usually IgG, & react best 37 C
A
Antibodies to Protein Antigens
