Publications by authors named "Sonya Martinez"
Case Rep Hematol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- - A delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction (DHTR) can occur in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients after receiving blood transfusions, leading to serious anemia weeks later due to immune responses to foreign red blood cell antigens.
- - The case study describes a pediatric SCD patient who experienced DHTR after her second transfusion, emphasizing the importance of extending RBC antigen profiling through molecular genotyping instead of just serology.
- - Molecular genotyping offers better accuracy in matching blood types, which can help prevent complications during transfusions and improve management by quickly identifying rare donors when needed.
