Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction due to Anti Jk Antibody, a Frequently Transient and Low‐Titer Antibody Probably Not Detected in Pretransfusion Testing; A Case Report

ABSTRACT This case report describes the management of a middle‐aged woman with abnormal uterine bleeding who developed Anti‐Jk and Anti‐M antibodies following multiple transfusions, illustrating the challenges in transfusion medicine. Despite initial negative antibody screening, repeat testing post‐...

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Main Authors: Samaneh Salarvand, Aysan Nozheh, Alireza Abdollahi, Hassan Sohrabinia
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Published: Wiley 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70696
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Alireza Abdollahi
Hassan Sohrabinia
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description ABSTRACT This case report describes the management of a middle‐aged woman with abnormal uterine bleeding who developed Anti‐Jk and Anti‐M antibodies following multiple transfusions, illustrating the challenges in transfusion medicine. Despite initial negative antibody screening, repeat testing post‐transfusion revealed these clinically significant antibodies, demonstrating the dynamic nature of alloimmunization. The case highlights the importance of the MNS and Kidd blood group systems in transfusion reactions, particularly the risk of delayed hemolysis with anti‐Jk antibodies. Through serial antibody screening, advanced serological techniques, and close blood bank collaboration, antigen‐negative blood was successfully provided for her urgent surgical needs. This report emphasizes the critical need for vigilant antibody monitoring in multitransfused patients, the value of interdisciplinary coordination, and the importance of ongoing clinician education to improve transfusion safety in complex cases.
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spelling doaj-art-04c83461b2a0495d9db29011e463ddfc2025-08-22T07:33:07ZengWileyClinical Case Reports2050-09042025-08-01138n/an/a10.1002/ccr3.70696Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction due to Anti Jk Antibody, a Frequently Transient and Low‐Titer Antibody Probably Not Detected in Pretransfusion Testing; A Case ReportSamaneh Salarvand0Aysan Nozheh1Alireza Abdollahi2Hassan Sohrabinia3Department of Pathology Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran IranDepartment of Pathology Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran IranDepartment of Pathology Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran IranBA in Medical Laboratory, Central Laboratory of Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran IranABSTRACT This case report describes the management of a middle‐aged woman with abnormal uterine bleeding who developed Anti‐Jk and Anti‐M antibodies following multiple transfusions, illustrating the challenges in transfusion medicine. Despite initial negative antibody screening, repeat testing post‐transfusion revealed these clinically significant antibodies, demonstrating the dynamic nature of alloimmunization. The case highlights the importance of the MNS and Kidd blood group systems in transfusion reactions, particularly the risk of delayed hemolysis with anti‐Jk antibodies. Through serial antibody screening, advanced serological techniques, and close blood bank collaboration, antigen‐negative blood was successfully provided for her urgent surgical needs. This report emphasizes the critical need for vigilant antibody monitoring in multitransfused patients, the value of interdisciplinary coordination, and the importance of ongoing clinician education to improve transfusion safety in complex cases.https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70696anti‐jk antibodiesanti‐m antibodiesblood bank managementhemolytic transfusion reactionskidd blood group systemMNS blood group system
spellingShingle Samaneh Salarvand
Aysan Nozheh
Alireza Abdollahi
Hassan Sohrabinia
Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction due to Anti Jk Antibody, a Frequently Transient and Low‐Titer Antibody Probably Not Detected in Pretransfusion Testing; A Case Report
Clinical Case Reports
anti‐jk antibodies
anti‐m antibodies
blood bank management
hemolytic transfusion reactions
kidd blood group system
MNS blood group system
title Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction due to Anti Jk Antibody, a Frequently Transient and Low‐Titer Antibody Probably Not Detected in Pretransfusion Testing; A Case Report
title_full Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction due to Anti Jk Antibody, a Frequently Transient and Low‐Titer Antibody Probably Not Detected in Pretransfusion Testing; A Case Report
title_fullStr Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction due to Anti Jk Antibody, a Frequently Transient and Low‐Titer Antibody Probably Not Detected in Pretransfusion Testing; A Case Report
title_full_unstemmed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction due to Anti Jk Antibody, a Frequently Transient and Low‐Titer Antibody Probably Not Detected in Pretransfusion Testing; A Case Report
title_short Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction due to Anti Jk Antibody, a Frequently Transient and Low‐Titer Antibody Probably Not Detected in Pretransfusion Testing; A Case Report
title_sort hemolytic transfusion reaction due to anti jk antibody a frequently transient and low titer antibody probably not detected in pretransfusion testing a case report
topic anti‐jk antibodies
anti‐m antibodies
blood bank management
hemolytic transfusion reactions
kidd blood group system
MNS blood group system
url https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70696
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