Transfusion Data
International Society for Blood Transfusion (ISBT) symbol: FY
ISBT number: 008
Gene symbol: FY
Gene name: Duffy blood group
Number of Duffy antigens: 6
Antibody type: Almost entirely IgG. IgM does occur but is rare. These antibodies do not typically bind complement.
Transfusion reactions: Typically mild but may be serious. Although these usually occur immediately they may occur after a delay (up to 24 hours). These reactions are usually caused by Fya or Fyb. Fy3 may cause a reaction but only rarely.
Hemolytic disease of the newborn: This is typically mild but rarely may be serious. Almost always due to Fya: rarely Fyb or Fy3.
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