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DNA-based prenatal determination of the RhEe genotype
W C Spence1, P Potter, A Maddalena
1Genetics & IVF Institute, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|October 1, 1995
Summary
A new DNA test accurately identifies fetal RhEe genotype, aiding management of RhE hemolytic disease. This molecular analysis of fetal DNA from amniotic fluid provides timely information for RhE-sensitized pregnancies.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Maternal antibodies to RhE can cause severe hemolytic disease in newborns.
- Accurate fetal RhEe genotyping is crucial for managing RhE-sensitized pregnancies.