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Patients can effectively perform and interpret EldonCard Rh blood typing tests. This self-testing method is acceptable and accurate, offering a viable primary screening option for Rh status.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Hematology
  • Point-of-Care Testing

Background:

  • Determining Rh status is crucial for pregnancy management.
  • Current methods may require clinical settings, limiting accessibility.
  • Patient self-testing offers a potential alternative for Rh typing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess patient capability and willingness to self-administer and interpret the EldonCard test for Rh status.
  • To compare patient and clinician interpretation of EldonCard results against electronic health records (EHR).
  • To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of patient-performed Rh typing.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 330 pregnancy-capable individuals (aged 14-50) in Honolulu, HI.
  • Participants independently performed EldonCard testing and interpreted their Rh type.
  • Comparison of participant, blinded clinician, and EHR Rh type interpretations; participant surveys on comfort and ease of use.

Main Results:

  • 288 participants completed testing; 94.0% agreement between patient and clinician EldonCard interpretation.
  • Patient interpretation showed 83.5% agreement with EHR; clinician interpretation showed 92.3% agreement.
  • High participant-reported ease (94.4%) and comfort (93.7%) with EldonCard testing, though lower education correlated with less confidence.

Conclusions:

  • Patient-performed EldonCard Rh typing is effective and acceptable.
  • The EldonCard can serve as a primary screening test for Rh status.
  • Self-administered Rh typing demonstrates high sensitivity and good specificity.