'Old is gold' does conventional test tube method still reign supreme? An immuno-haematological survey of anti-D detection and titration in ante-natal cases among major hospitals across India.
Transfus Med
; 2024 Jun 18.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Anti-D detection and titration plays a major role in RhD negative antenatal cases both, for monitoring maternal as well as fetal status as well as initiation of early therapeutic interventions, such as intra-uterine transfusions (IUT) to improve maternal as well as fetal morbidity and mortality and reduce the adverse effects of haemolytic disease of fetus and newborn (HDFN). We conducted a survey focusing on the policies and procedures of anti-D detection and titration among major tertiary care centres across India.METHODOLOGY:
The survey was drafted by a working group of transfusion medicine and immunohematology specialists from six different centres in India. Data were obtained via the use of an online questionnaire.RESULTS:
Results were categorised into four categories, Hospital information, immuno-haematological testing methodology, clinical significance of anti-D testing and the role of transfusion medicine specialists. The survey highlighted the modalities as well as the methodologies of anti-D detection and titration in antenatal women across different major tertiary care centres in India.CONCLUSION:
This survey provided a unique snapshot of the prevalent methodologies being employed by major tertiary care centres across the country for detection and titration of anti-D levels as well as the important role it plays in the therapy of affected antenatal women to minimise adverse effects on the fetus.
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HEMATOLOGIA
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2024
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India