Abstract
Massive fetomaternal hemorrhage (FMH) can lead to life-threatening anemia. Quantification based on flow cytometry with anti-hemoglobin F (HbF) is applicable in all cases but underestimation of large fetal bleeds has been reported. A large FMH from an ABO-compatible fetus allows an estimation of the life span of fetal red blood cells (RBCs) in the maternal circulation.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Transfusion |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 539-44 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 0041-1132 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2005 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Cell Survival
- Erythrocytes
- Female
- Fetal Blood
- Fetal Hemoglobin
- Fetomaternal Transfusion
- Flow Cytometry
- Humans
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Trimester, Third
- Time Factors