Clinical significance of anti-D IgG screening and titer detection in 286 RhD negative pregnant women

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: Anti-D IgG in RhD negative pregnant women is the main antibody of Rh-induced hemolytic disease of newborn (HDN). The study aimed to investigate the clinical significance of anti-D IgG screening and titer detection in RhD negative pregnant women. METHODS: Sera of 286 RhD negative pregnant women were collected. Microtube column indirect antiglobulin test was used to screen and identify anti-D IgG. The indirect antiglobulin test was used to test the titer of anti-D IgG. RESULTS: Anti-D IgG was identified in 21 cases (7.3%). The titer of anti-D showed an increasing trend with pregnancy progresses. The clinical outcomes of 12 fetuses (newborns) from positive anti-D pregnant women were observed. Two cases died in utero, 2 cases did not show abnormality and 8 cases had hemolysis. The 8 cases with hemolysis were treated with exchange transfusion or blood transfusion, and they had a good prognosis. CONCLUSIONS: The screening and titer detection of anti-D IgG in RhD negative pregnant women are valuable in the prediction and treatment of HDN.［Chin J Contemp Pediatr, 2009, 11 (3):185-187］