The rare holley antibody associated with a severe hemolytic transfusion reaction: the importance of this antibody identification to find a compatible blood unit / Raro anticorpo associado à reação transfusional hemolítica grave: a importância de sua identificação para encontrar uma unidade sanguínea compatível

ABSTRACT The correct identification of erythrocyte antibodies is fundamental for the searching for compatible blood and haemolytic transfusion reactions prevention. Antibodies against antigens of high prevalence are difficult to identify because of the rarity of their occurrence and unavailability of negative red cells for confirmation. We report a case of 46-years-old woman, diagnosed with hemoglobinopathy, and who had symptomatic fall in hemoglobin levels (5.3g/dL) after blood transfusion suggestive of transfusion reaction. The patient's blood type was O RhD-positive. Irregular antibody screening was positive and demonstrated a panreaction against all erythrocytes tested, but this result was not reactive with dithiothreitol. Using negative red cells for antigens of high prevalence of our inventory we could identify in the serum of the same erythrocytes an anti-Holley antibody associated with anti-E. Molecular analysis confirmed that the patient was negative for E and Holley antigens. The crossmath with compatible units confirmed the results. Holley is a high prevalence antigen of the Dombrock blood system whose negative phenotype is extremely rare in all populations and is associated with hemolytic transfusion reactions. This is an antibody that is difficult to identify because laboratories need to have experience in solving complex cases, and have available a large stock of rare sera and erythrocytes, as well other tools such as enzymes, thiol reagents and molecular tests. The correct identification of a rare antibody is initial and mandatory for searching of compatible donors, and to guarantee a satisfactory transfusional support.

RESUMO A correta identificação dos anticorpos eritrocitários é fundamental na busca de sangue compatível e na prevenção das reações transfusionais hemolíticas. Anticorpos contra antígenos de alta prevalência são de difícil identificação, devido à raridade de sua ocorrência e à indisponibilidade de hemácias negativas para sua confirmação. Apresentamos aqui o caso de uma paciente do sexo feminino, 46 anos, com diagnóstico de hemoglobinopatia, que apresentou queda sintomática dos níveis de hemoglobina (5,3g/dL) após transfusão sanguínea, sugestiva de reação transfusional. O tipo sanguíneo da paciente era O RhD-positivo. A pesquisa de anticorpos irregulares foi positiva, demonstrando panreação contra todos os eritrócitos testados, mas não reativo ao ditiotreitol. Utilizando hemácias selecionadas negativas para antígenos de alta prevalência do nosso inventário, foi possível identificar no soro da mesma um anticorpo anti-Holley associado a um anti-E. A análise molecular confirmou que a paciente era negativa para os antígenos E e Holley, e as provas de compatibilidade com unidades fenotipadas confirmaram os resultados. Holley é um antígeno de alta prevalência do sistema sanguíneo Dombrock, cujo fenótipo negativo é extremamente raro em todas as populações e está associado a reações transfusionais hemolíticas. Trata-se de anticorpo de difícil identificação, pois os laboratórios precisam ter experiência na resolução de casos complexos, grande estoque de soros e eritrócitos raros, além de outras ferramentas, como enzimas, reagentes tiol e testes moleculares. A identificação correta de um anticorpo raro é inicial e obrigatória para a busca de doadores compatíveis, garantindo um suporte transfusional satisfatório.

Role of Plasma Exchange in ABO-incompatible Kidney Transplantation

BACKGROUND: In the past, ABO incompatibility was an absolute contraindication for solid organ transplantation. However, multiple recent trials have suggested strategies for overcoming the reactions between graft antigens and recipient antibodies that cause graft rejection. In this study, we determined the usefulness of plasma exchange (PE) for removing anti-A/B antibodies that cause hyperacute/acute humoral graft rejection in patients undergoing ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation. METHODS: In our study, 12 patients underwent ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation. All recipients received pre-transplantation conditioning by PE or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) administration. After pre-transplantation conditioning, anti-A/B antibody titers were evaluated, and transplantation was performed when the titer was below 1:8. To assess the transplantation outcome, anti-A/B antibody titers, creatinine level, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and proteinuria levels were measured. RESULTS: Anti-A/B antibody titers were below 1:8 in all patients at the time of transplantation. eGFR measured on post-transplant day 14 showed that 10 patients had immediate recovery of graft function, while 2 patients had slow recovery of graft function. Short-term outcomes of ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation (measured as creatinine levels) after reducing anti-A/B antibody titers were similar to those of ABO-compatible kidney transplantation. After transplantation, the anti-A/B antibody titers were below 1:8 in 7 patients, but the remaining 5 patients required post-transplantation PE and IVIG treatment to prevent antigen-antibody reactions. CONCLUSIONS: With the increasing demand for kidney donations, interest in overcoming the ABO incompatibility barrier has increased. PE may be an important breakthrough in increasing the availability of kidneys for transplantation.

Fenómeno de acomodación inmunológica: Trasplante hepático ABO incompatible. Caso clínico / Accomodation process: ABO-incompatible liver transplantation. Report of one case

We report a 33 year-old female with a diagnosis of halothane-induce fulminant hepatic failure who was subjected to a liver transplant with an ABO-incompatible graft. The patient received a therapeutic protocol that included total plasma exchange, splenectomy and quadruple immunosuppression. After 5 years, the patient remains asymptomatic and with normal liver enzymes, while she has been treated with low dose of immunosuppressive drugs. This case demonstrates an example of how the immunological process of accomodation opens the possibility of using ABO-incompatible organs as a definitive grafts.

Detecção dos anticorpos regulares abo maternos em recém-nascidos pelo método de tipagem sangüínea reversa estendida até fase de antiglobulina humana / Detection of the mother's abo regulars antibodies in newborns by the reverse blood typing

Neste estudo foram definidos os índices de detecção dos anticorpos regulares ABO maternos em recém-nascidos pelo método de tipagem sangüínea reversa estendida até fase de antiglobulina humana (TRAGH) e a relação destes resultados com os achados de outras metodologias envolvidas no diagnóstico da incompatibilidade materno-fetal pelo sistema ABO (IABO). Foram colhidasamostras sangüíneas para análise imuno-hematológica de 38 recém-nascidos com tipo sangüíneo A ou B, apresentando até 30 dias de vida (sem conhecimento prévio dos fenótipos ABO maternos) e realização dos testes de tipagem ABO direta, TRAGH, Coombs direto e eluato-LUI, visando detectar anti-A e/ou anti-B. Os resultados demonstraram que a TRAGH efetuou a detecção dos anticorpos regulares ABO maternos na maioria das amostras analisadas nas quais foram confirmados os casos de IABO (09 de 15 amostras), constituindo-se, mediante a análise conjunta com os demais dados imuno-hematológicos, em um útil parâmetro laboratorial na adequação imunológica do hemocomponente ao receptor ena confirmação diagnóstica de IABO.

In this study were defined the exponents of the detection of mother’s ABO regulars antibodies in newborns by the reverse blood typing extend up to stage of the antihuman globulin method (RTAGH) and the relacion this results with the faind other methods include in the diagnosis of the ABO maternal-fetal incompatibility (IABO). Samples of blood were picked for immunohematology analysis from 38 newborns with the blood type A our B , with until 30 days of life ( without previous knowing of the ABO mother’s types) and make of the ABO typing direct, RTAGH, Coombs direct and elution by freezing tests, purposing the detection of the anti-A and/our anti-B. The results demonstrate with the RTAGH maked the detection of the mother’s ABO regulars antibodies in the most samples analyses with the were confirmated the cases of the IABO (09 of 15 samples), constitute, trough the completeness analyse with too much tests immunohematology, in the useful laboratory information in the imunology adjust of the hemocomponent to the pacient and in the diagnosis of IABO confirmation.

Red cell immunization in beta thalassaemia major

To find out the frequency, pattern and factors influencing red cell immunization secondary to multiple blood transfusions in patients of beta thalassaemia major. A cross-sectional study. Armed Forces Institute of Transfusion, Rawalpindi, in November 2002. One hundred and sixty-one patients suffering from beta-thalassaemia major and on regular blood transfusions were included in the study. Their blood samples were tested for blood grouping, direct antiglobulin test and antibody screening/identification using reagents of DiaMed-ID Gel microtyping system. The total rate of red cell immunization was found to be 6.84%. Red cell alloantibodies were detected in 4.97% patients, and belonged mainly to Rh system, with one example each of anti-K, anti-Js b and anti-Jk a. Direct antiglobulin test was positive in 3 patients [1.87%] with increased hemolysis. Two had warm panreactive IgG antibodies suggesting red cell autoimmunization. Red cells of the 3 rd patient showed sensitization with c-3d, with presence of an autoreactive cold agglutinin in the serum having a titre of 1:4. The red cell alloantibody formation was not influenced by age at first transfusion, number of blood transfusions and ethnicity. The rate of red cell alloimmunization in beta-thalassaemia major is relatively low in our setup and may be related to red cell homogeneity between the donor and recipient population. Routine pre-transfusion matching of blood, other than ABO and Rh "D" antigens is not recommended because of low rate of red cell alloimmunization, and high costs associated with such testing. Hyperhaemolysis, due to acquired red cell autoantibodies was found to be an important complication. Patients who develop this complication should be tested for presence of underlying alloantibodies and considered for immunosuppressive treatment

Compatibility problems after intravenous immunoglobulin--a case report.

Serious incompatibility was noted in a patient diagnosed as acute Guillain Barre syndrome treated with intravenous immunoglobulin. Patient had positive direct and indirect antiglobulin test and the auto control was negative. There was no clinical signs of hemolysis. Patient's blood group was O D positive and cross matched several units of ABO compatible D positive and D negative blood. Only one unit was compatible. These findings suggest that the particular intravenous immunoglobulin contained a mixture of saline and immune antibodies having different specificity. As the number of patients getting treated with intravenous immunoglobulin is on the rise more and more compatibility problems should be anticipated and should be borne in mind during serological testing and evaluation.

Anticuerpos ABH en moco cervical / Antybodies ABH in cervical mocus

Se estudian anticuerpos anti-A y anti-B en moco cervical pre y postratamiento con solución de 2-mercaptoetanol, utilizado para romper puentes disulfuro intracatenario de los anticuerpos IgM

Estado actual de la incompatibilidad al factor Rh / Actual status of the incompatibility to Rh factor

Se estudia una población de 1.352 embarazadas Rh negativas en el Centro, que para tal efecto funciona en el Hospital Paula Jaraquemada, asistidas entre 1981 y 1984. Se hace notar que 107 de ellas (7,92%) estaban sensibilizadas, correspondiendo 46 (43%) a títulos de anticuerpos anti-Rh hasta 1 x 16, que no presentaron mayores problemas para sus productos. La frecuencia de sensibilización severa y la mortalidad perinatal descendieron, comparadas con un estudio anterior (1978-1980) del mismo centro, de 6,25% a 3,1% y de 14,28% a 5,55%, respectivamente, lo que es reflejo de la disminución de las formas clínicas graves y el aumento de las benignas. Se describe el método de estudio del problema Rh, se analiza la correlación, título anticuerpo materno, curva espectrofotométrica del líquido amniótico y estado del recién nacido. Un total de siete transfusiones intraperitoneales se realizó en cuatro pacientes altamento sensibilizadas, lográndose éxito con dos recién nacidos. Se plantean las limitaciones, con nuestros actuales, de mejorar los resultados perinatales en los casos de severidad extrema. Se sugiere el grado de sensibilización, con título 1 x 16, como punto inicial para estudio espectrofotométrico de líquido amniótico. Finalmente, se revisa con espíritu crítico el manejo de la profilaxis con Gama Globulina Anti-D

Reacción hemolítica transfusional por anticuerpo anti-JKa demostrado sólo por el método manual de baja concentración iónica y agregado de polibrene (LIM-P) / Hemolytic transfusion reaction by anti-JKa antibody only demonstrated by the manual method of low ionic concentration and adding of polybrene

Se comunica el caso de una mujer multigesta que presentó grave reacción hemolítica transfusional por anticuerpo anti-JKa no identificado por las pruebas convencionales de compatibilidad y sólo detectado en el período inmediato post-reaccional por el método manual de baja concentración iónica y agregado de polibrene