Published April 1993 | Version v1
Journal article

Evaluation of a modified IRMA for anti-D quantitation, using 3H protein A

  • 1. Institute of Immunohaematology, Bombay (India)

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A modified immunoradiometric assay (IRMA) using tritiated (3H) protein A was developed to estimate anti-D concentration. The main advantages of the assay were longer shelf life of the labelled reagent (more than two years); minimum radiation hazard and; low non specific binding. Levels of anti-D were estimated in 23 Rh (D) immunized women. A good correlation of anti-D concentration (μg/ml) with Rh antibody titre was observed (r=+ 0.89, P < 0.01). Anti-D concentration estimated by 3H protein A IRMA correlated well with the severity of Rh-HDN. This assay could quantitate anti-D in sera having exclusively IgG3 subtype. (author). 20 refs., 2 figs., 2 tabs

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Journal Title
Indian Journal of Medical Research. Section B
Journal Volume
98
Journal Page Range
p. 87-91.
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