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BLOOD GROUP--KIDD SYSTEM(JK)

MedGen UID:
7208
•Concept ID:
C0022645
•
Body System
Synonym: JK
SNOMED CT: Kidd Blood group system (115684002); ISBT system 009 (115684002); ISBT system JK (115684002)
 
Gene (location): SLC14A1 (18q12.3)
 
OMIM®: 111000

Definition

A group of antigens consisting principally of Jk(a) and Jk(b), determined by allelic genes. Amorphs are encountered. Antibodies of these substances are usually weak and quite labile, stimulated by erythrocytes. [from MeSH]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

DNA-based typing of blood groups for the management of multiply-transfused sickle cell disease patients.
Castilho L, Rios M, Bianco C, Pellegrino J Jr, Alberto FL, Saad ST, Costa FF
Transfusion 2002 Feb;42(2):232-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1537-2995.2002.00029.x. PMID: 11896340
Differentiation of autologous ABO, RHD, RHCE, KEL, JK, and FY blood group genotypes by analysis of peripheral blood samples of patients who have recently received multiple transfusions.
Rozman P, Dovc T, Gassner C
Transfusion 2000 Aug;40(8):936-42. doi: 10.1046/j.1537-2995.2000.40080936.x. PMID: 10960520
Detection of anti-Fya, anti-S and anti-Jka in relation to the genotypes of the panel red cells: report of a U.K. NEQAS survey. U.K. National External Quality Assessment Scheme.
Phillips PK, Whitton CM
Transfus Med 1993 Jun;3(2):123-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3148.1993.tb00049.x. PMID: 8374700

Recent systematic reviews

Unexpected red blood cell antibody distributions in Chinese people by a systematic literature review.
Chen C, Tan J, Wang L, Han B, Sun W, Zhao L, Huang C, Tan B, Qin L
Transfusion 2016 Apr;56(4):975-9. Epub 2015 Dec 6 doi: 10.1111/trf.13430. PMID: 26638180

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