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“Naturally‐Occurring” Anti‐K1: Possible Association with Mycobacterium Infection
Author(s) -
Kanel G. C.,
Davis I.,
Bowman J. E.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
transfusion
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.045
H-Index - 132
eISSN - 1537-2995
pISSN - 0041-1132
DOI - 10.1046/j.1537-2995.1978.18478251244.x
Subject(s) - medicine , association (psychology) , mycobacterium avium complex , microbiology and biotechnology , mycobacterium , mycobacterium infections , virology , immunology , biology , tuberculosis , pathology , psychology , psychotherapist
We report a case of “naturally‐occurring” (nonred blood cell stimulated) anti‐K1. The patient had never received a blood transfusion. Red blood cell antibody screening panels showed agglutination with KM red blood cells at room temperature and not in the anti‐globulin test. Testing with 2‐mercaptoethanol showed the antibody to be IgM. The antibody is “naturally‐occurring” and may be associated with pulmonary tuberculosis.