Does Transfusion of Red Blood Cells Impact Germline Genetic Test Results?

Does Transfusion of Red Blood Cells Impact Germline Genetic Test Results?

Purpose: molecular testing is often indicated for recently transfused patients. However, there are no guidelines regarding the potential interference from donor DNA or whether it is necessary to wait for a period of time post-transfusion prior to genetic testing. While the majority of patients are t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Maggie A. DiGuardo, Sarah J. Kester, Victor J. Mahaffey, Scott A. Hammel, Katelyn K. Heaser, Christopher D. Hofich, Craig D. Tauscher, Sarah E. Kerr, Jennifer L. Oliveira, Eapen K. Jacob, Ann M. Moyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
Subjects:
transfusion
genetic testing
leukoreduction
transfusion-associated microchimerism
interference
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/10/4/268

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