Dons-dangereux dans le Centre de Sang de Wilaya (CSW) CHU de Sétif

Abstract

The purpose of our study was to analyze the prevalence of anti-A and anti-B antibodies among the blood donors population at BCW of Setif, with the goal of improving transfusion safety by setting a systemic and generalized screening strategy for these antibodies in all donors. It is a prospective study, which spanned 7 months and included 8388 donations with blood type types A, B and O; whose blood was tested for antibodies using the fresh serum in tubes. Among the examined donations, 13 cases of positive antibodies were found (0.15%), comprising 10 men (77%) and 3 women (23%), with the most affected age group being from 34 to 41 years old. Group O involved 12 cases (92%), while group A involved one case (92%), with predominance of RH (+): 69%. Anti-A antibodies were major (46.15%), followed by anti-B (38.46%) then anti-A plus anti-B (15.38%). Searching for anti-A and anti-B antibodies is mandatory according to Algerian regulations and must be carried out systematically to ensure optimal safety during all blood transfusions.