BACKGROUND: To evaluate the frequency of IgA deficiency in the Basque Country, Spain, and establish a file of IgA-deficient blood donors, using a self laboratory test and checking medical records. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A screening radial immunodiffusion system was used on 2.607 blood donors samples. A search on the patients laboratory results was realized. RESULTS: Five blood donors were detected, and 2 of 30 patients fulfilled criteria for donation. CONCLUSIONS: The frequency obtained of IgA deficiency in the Basque Country was 1/521. The used method is economical and optimum to create a file of IgA-deficient blood donors.
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the frequency of IgA deficiency in the Basque Country, Spain, and establish a file of IgA-deficient blood donors, using a self laboratory test and checking medical records. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A screening radial immunodiffusion system was used on 2.607 blood donors samples. A search on the patients laboratory results was realized. RESULTS: Five blood donors were detected, and 2 of 30 patients fulfilled criteria for donation. CONCLUSIONS: The frequency obtained of IgA deficiency in the Basque Country was 1/521. The used method is economical and optimum to create a file of IgA-deficient blood donors.
Authors: M Frankowiack; R-M Kovanen; G A Repasky; C K Lim; C Song; N L Pedersen; L Hammarström Journal: Genes Immun Date: 2015-01-08 Impact factor: 2.676