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On 4/10/2017 at 9:14 AM, Malcolm Needs said:
I think I've seen all yours then!!!!!!!!!
On 4/10/2017 at 10:27 AM, Malcolm Needs said:I have been biting my tongue, trying not to say anything, but I have just got to!
Kell is the name of a Blood Group System, but the first antigen within the system is named K, and the antibody against it is named anti-K.
Those of you who screen for "Kell" and find negative donations are finding an awful lot of Ko donors (whereas the rest of the world is trying desperately to find some to freeze down), and those of you who are finding all these examples of "anti-Kell" are finding an awful lot of examples of anti-Ku, and in 43 years working in Reference Laboratories, I have only seen one example!
Malcom Needs, please tell me your thoughts on this puzzle that I am trying to unravel. I have been researching this for a few days and you seem to be the most accurate source on the net! Note that I do not work in Pathology. My parents had 3 children F (had 3 child 2F, 1M),M (4F), F (0), in that order (I am the youngest F). I received a pathology card stating that my elderly father was Blood Type: 0+, Unexpected Antibody(s): Anti-Kell. My purpose in writing you is in part because it is my nature to learn (obsessed) and to know if my nieces and nephews and their children will carry it. Also my brother currently has dementia and I am interested in the possibility of McLeod. Thank you for your time.
Policy for use of blood Kell Positive
in Transfusion Services
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Malcom Needs, thank you very much! Give yourself more credit, it did appear to me that often the antigens and antibodies are not explained (expressed) properly in writing and this made it even more confusing! It is a lot to take in, but since I was already researching it makes it easier for me to understand your reply, and yes, I believe I do. I needed someone that knows about the subject to assist by addressing my specific questions, and you have. I really appreciate your help, and I will watch the lecture in the next few days and let you know how that goes. Best wishes! Kea