Evaluating the need for Rh immune globulin in some unusual situations

M. Stroup-Walters

doi:10.21307/immunohematology-2019-1096

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Evaluating the need for Rh immune globulin in some unusual situations

Immunohematology

Volume 4 (1988): Issue 2 (June 1988)

By: M. Stroup-Walters

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Abstract

In most situations the use of Rh Immune Globulin (RhIG) for the prevention of Rh sub_o(D) immunization in Rh-negative women of child-bearing age is routine. The following nine unusual situations are based on telephone calls received by Technical Services of Ortho Diagnostic Systems. Comments are not meant to he all-inclusive and the author suggests consultation when in doubt about a particular case.

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