Paper-based device for rapid typing of secondary human blood groups

Anal Bioanal Chem. 2014 Jan;406(3):669-77. doi: 10.1007/s00216-013-7494-9. Epub 2013 Nov 28.

Abstract

We report the use of bioactive paper for typing of secondary human blood groups. Our recent work on using bioactive paper for human blood typing has led to the discovery of a new method for identifying haemagglutination of red blood cells. The primary human blood groups, i.e., ABO and RhD groups, have been successfully typed with this method. Clinically, however, many secondary blood groups can also cause fatal blood transfusion accidents, despite the fact that the haemagglutination reactions of secondary blood groups are generally weaker than those of the primary blood groups. We describe the design of a user-friendly sensor for rapid typing of secondary blood groups using bioactive paper. We also present mechanistic insights into interactions between secondary blood group antibodies and red blood cells obtained using confocal microscopy. Haemagglutination patterns under different conditions are revealed for optimization of the assay conditions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biological Assay / economics
  • Biological Assay / instrumentation
  • Blood Chemical Analysis / economics
  • Blood Chemical Analysis / instrumentation*
  • Blood Group Antigens / analysis*
  • Blood Grouping and Crossmatching / economics
  • Blood Grouping and Crossmatching / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Limit of Detection
  • Paper*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Blood Group Antigens