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ALBAclone Monoclonal ABO and RhD reagent
Alba Bioscience has a wide range of CE marked monoclonal ABO and RhD blood grouping antisera. The cell lines from which these are derived have been developed by SNBTS scientists and have been widely tested and evaluated by reference centres throughout the world and at international workshops.
These are manufactured and standardised in accordance with UKBTS Guidelines and comply with the provisions of the European Union in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive.
| Code | Description & Specificity | Cell Line | Unit Size | Comments | I.F.U. |
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| Z001 | Anti-A | LA2 | 10x10mL |
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| Z011 | Anti-B | LB2 | 10x10mL | Does not detect Acquired B |
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| Z015 | Anti-B | LB3 | 10x10mL | Does not detect Acquired B |
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| Z021 | Anti-A, B | LA2, LB2, ES15 | 10x10mL | Detects Ax cells |
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| Z023 | Anti-A, B | LA2, LB3, ES15 | 10x10mL | Detects Ax cells |
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| Z031 | Anti-D alpha (IgM) | LDM1 | 10x10mL | Does not detect DVI |
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| Z036 | Anti-D beta (IgM) | LDM3 | 10x10mL | Does not detect DVI |
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| Z039 | Anti-D optimum (IgM/IgM) | LDM1, ESD1M | 10x10mL | Detects most RhD variants by direct test |
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| Z041 | Anti-D blend (IgM/IgG) | LDM3, ESD1 | 10x10mL | Detects DVI by IAGT |
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| Z271 | Anti-D reagent control | 10x10mL | For use with Z031, Z036, Z039, Z041 |
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- Slide tests are not recommended for detection of weak D and partial RhD types
- Alternative monoclonal antisera of the above specificities are available on request. Contact
techservices@albabioscience.co.uk - For information on anti-A1 Lectin (Z241) see Specialist Blood Grouping Reagents brochure insert
Download this PDF to get detailed information on RhD Grouping Applications.
Material Safety Data Sheet, click the link below for the appropriate product
ALBAclone Monoclonal ABO and RhD reagent
Which cell line is in this product?
The cell lines used in all products are detailed in the product description.
Are the products CE Marked?
All products in this range are CE Marked.
Are the products ready for use?
All products are supplied ready for use, no dilution step required.
Which products are for use in the slide technique?
Anti-A (Z001), Anti-B (Z011, Z015), Anti-A,B (Z021, Z023), Anti-D Alpha (Z031), Anti-D Beta (Z036), Anti-D optimum (Z039), Anti-D blend (Z041)
Which Anti-D should I use?
Please refer to the section ALBAclone RhD Grouping Applications
What controls should I use?
The required controls are detailed on the Instructions For Use for each product. Controls are usually at least one positive and one negative control.
Is Ax detected by your reagents?
The product Anti-A,B (Z021, Z023, Z024) are very good at detecting the Ax subgroup.
What techniques can I use?
Recommended techniques are available on the Instructions For Use for each product.