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[Direct Coombs' test in the aged].

A Tanew, D H Petzl

    Acta Medica Austriaca
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    In elderly individuals aged 78-99, direct anti-human-globulin tests (d. AHGT) revealed a low incidence of antibody-mediated positive results. No increase in non-antibody-mediated complement reactions was observed in this healthy, aged cohort.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Immunology
    • Hematology

    Context:

    • The direct anti-human-globulin test (d. AHGT) is crucial for detecting antibodies or complement bound to red blood cells.
    • Aging is associated with potential immune system alterations, necessitating investigation into serological markers.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the prevalence of positive direct anti-human-globulin tests (d. AHGT) in a cohort of elderly individuals.
    • To determine if non-antibody-mediated complement reactions increase in healthy, aged populations.

    Summary:

    • Blood samples from 431 individuals aged 78-99 years were tested using d. AHGT with polyspecific and monospecific antisera.
    • Three instances of antibody-mediated positive d. AHGT were identified.
    • No elevated rate of non-antibody-mediated positive complement Coombs reactions was found in healthy elderly participants.

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    Impact:

    • This study provides baseline data on the frequency of positive d. AHGT in the oldest age groups.
    • Findings suggest that healthy aging does not significantly increase the risk of certain positive Coombs test results, aiding in differential diagnosis.