Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The anti-M antibody is a cold, naturally occurring immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibody that is generally considered clinically insignificant and often overlooked in transfusion practices and assessments of patients at risk for hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). However, the presence of an IgG component in this case renders the antibody clinically significant, underscoring the necessity for proper serologic testing during prenatal evaluations. We present a case involving an anti-M antibody with an IgG component to highlight the critical importance of thorough serologic testing during prenatal testing.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.73756
Authors: Mohammad Barouqa, Huseyin Kilic, Nestor Dela Cruz
Institution: University of South Alabama
Language: English
Topic: Blood groups and transfusion
Subfield: Hematology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404414729