First Vel-null alloimmunized blood donor identified in Uruguay
By: Martin Tucuna, Ma Antonieta Nuñez, Fernando Pontigo, Regina Cardoso, Taynara Vieira, Martin Gularte, Lorena Guigou, Vittina Gruosso and Lilia Lopez
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/immunohematology-2026-009 | Journal eISSN: 1930-3955 | Journal ISSN: 0894-203X
Language: English
Page range: 48 - 51
Published on: Jul 23, 2026
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