Characteristics of Rh antibodies
•About 80% of Rh negative patients who receive Rh positive red cells will develop anti-D.
•When do they occur:
•What is the main class of antibodies formed:
•IgG1
•What other classes of antibodies may be formed:
•IgM – anti-E
•IgM – anti Cw in patients never transfused or pregnant
•Anti-c
•What other antibody may be found along with anti-E: