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Red cell alloantibodies in 71,525 Malaysian blood donations: Predominance of anti-Mia reflects GP.Mur-associated antigenic diversity.

Christina Lai Ling Lee, Muhammad Amir Rasyid Ahmad Makmom, Jun Fai Yap, Zhuo Lin Chong, Norliza Mustafa, Shi Ya Chang, Mohammad Izzad Bin Ishak

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Christina Lai Ling LeeDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3073-5502
Muhammad Amir Rasyid Ahmad MakmomDepartment of Transfusion Medicine, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8602-9546
Jun Fai YapInstitute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1176-6223
Zhuo Lin ChongInstitute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Norliza MustafaDepartment of Transfusion Medicine, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Shi Ya ChangUniversiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Mohammad Izzad Bin IshakUniversiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesRed cell alloantibody prevalence in blood donors is generally low, but antibody profiles vary according to population antigenic distribution. Data from Southeast Asia remain limited, particularly for antibodies associated with the glycophorin (GP).Mur phenotype. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis retrospective cross-sectional study analysed 71,525 voluntary whole blood donations at a tertiary hospital in Malaysia between 2019 and 2024. Donor demographic and laboratory data were retrieved from the laboratory information system. Antibody screening was performed using the indirect antiglobulin test with in-house pooled screening cells incorporating Mi(a+). Positive samples underwent antibody identification using commercial panels. Univariable logistic regression was used to assess demographic determinants.

resultsOverall alloantibody prevalence was 0.4%. The most frequent specificities were anti-Mia (19.1%) and anti-M (17.5%). Among clinically significant antibodies, anti-Mia accounted for 72.1% (49/68), followed by anti-E, anti-c, anti-S and anti-Diᵃ. Increasing age was associated with higher odds of alloantibody positivity. Discordant antibody profiles were observed in repeat donors, consistent with antibody evanescence.

conclusionDonor alloantibody epidemiology in Malaysia is characterized by a distinct spectrum dominated by anti-Mia, reflecting GP.Mur-associated antigenic diversity. Standard screening panels lacking Mi(a+)-expressing cells may under-detect clinically significant antibodies. Region-specific screening strategies and strengthened haemovigilance systems are required to optimize transfusion safety in Southeast Asia.

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Blood DonorsBlood Group AntigensErythrocytesGlycophorinsIsoantibodiesAdultBlood DonationCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalaysiaMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesBlood Group AntigensGlycophorinsIsoantibodiesblood donorsblood group antigensred cell alloantibodiesSoutheast Asiatransfusion medicine

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PMCPMC13563468

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