Antibody Screen Answer

[Guest guest]

After a stress filled weekend worrying about this antibody business, I did get

some answers. & nbsp; It appears I have what they refer to as a nuisance antibody

as they rarely cause transfusion reactions. & nbsp; & nbsp;The antibody doesn't

react, apparently, until it is at a lower temperature. & nbsp; I apparently

developed & nbsp;the antibody all by myself, not by pregnancy or transfusion

(which I have never had). & nbsp; The blood bank personel who answered my call

said that instead of having to test 2 bags of blood against mine to find a

match, she might have to check 3...which doesn't sound so bad.

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So I had to snicker at the name nuisance antibody! & nbsp; At least I know that I

am not dying of some weird illness that has remained hidden (I better not say

that too loud). & nbsp;

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I also found out that my mother is A-, the same as myself. & nbsp; I won't know if

she will be able to give to me until I need it apparently...which seems

odd. & nbsp; I mean, they will collect it, but not cross match right away? & nbsp;

In order for her to give to me, that antigen has to be absent in her. & nbsp;

Given the fact that they did not call her to ask about previous pregnancies and

transfusions maybe she doesn't have it; but then, she isn't the patient

either. & nbsp; Unfortunately, she will only be able to give one unit.

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Shandi