Saliva Agglutinins and Automated Methods for Universal Donor Screening

摘要

The objective of the research was to determine the feasibility of automating serum and saliva agglutinins as an additional parameter for group O universal donor screening. The AutoAnalyzer system was employed to automate serum and saliva antibodies. Isoagglutinins A and B, immune A and B antibodies, hemolysins A and B and saliva agglutinins can be screened and quantitated in the AutoAnalyzer. Further experience and evaluation under way is directed toward a better serologic definition of the safe group O universal donor used for A, B, and AB recipients during periods of military exigency and mass casualty situations. (Author)