General
Features of ABO Antibodies
In type A and type B
individuals:
What class of antibody:
In type O individuals:
Hemolytic properties:
Both IgM and IgG anti-A and
anti-B are capable of activating complement
resulting in intravascular hemolysis of transfused red cells
All anti-A and anti-B react
at room temperature and require no
further enhancement.
Anti-A and
Anti-B is primarily IgM with a little IgG
Anti-A, Anti-B,
and anti-A,B primarily IgG
In vitro testing: