International Society of Blood Transfusion Committee on Terminology for Red Cell Surface Antigens: Cape Town report.

Authors :: Daniels, G.
Flegel, W. A.
Fletcher, A.
Garratty, G.
Levene, C.
Lomas-Francis, C.
Moulds, J. M.
Moulds, J. J.
Olsson, M. L.
Overbeeke, M. A. M.
Poole, J.
Reid, M. E.
Rouger, P.
van der Schoot, C. E.
Scott, M.
Sistonen, P.
Smart, E.
Storry, J. R.
Tani, Y.
Yu, L.-C.
Source :: Vox Sanguinis. Apr2007, Vol. 92 Issue 3, p250-253. 4p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: The article reports on the updated classification of blood group systems by the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) Committee. The new antigens were added to MNS, Kell, Scianna, Cromer, Indian, Knops and JMH systems. The changes recommended to the terminology for blood group genes by the committe are also discussed.

Subjects :: *MEDICAL societies
*BLOOD group antigens
*MNSS blood group system
*KELL blood group system
*TERMS & phrases

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