Medical Definition of Anti-P antibody
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A serologic blood test used to detect the Donath-landsteiner antibody in serum.
This test is performed in cases of suspected paroxysmal cold haemoglobinuria. A normal result is indicated by an absence of antibodies. The antibody is directed toward the P-antigen complex which is located on the surface of red blood cells. In some way, cold temperatures trigger the antibody to bind to this site.
(13 Jan 1998)
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