Anti e

[nicjay]

Teme, I got Anti-E after my PPH blood transfusion. It is exceptionally rare (Less than 1% of the population I was told at the time)

Just to clarify, this is correct, the anti-E antibody itself is relatively rare. Finding E negative blood however, which is what you need to do to provide compatible blood for transfusion, is not a major problem as approximately 52% of the Australian population are E negative - sourced from the Australian Red Cross Blood Service website.

Just wanted to reassure you teme, that finding compatible blood for your DH won't be a big problem Yes it will take a bit longer than for a person with no antibody, but with some notice it is quite easy for a lab to do.

All the best

[teme]

Thanks again for the reassurance. I actually called the transfusion department today to inquire about banking DH blood and the assured me that they will have no problem finding the right blood for him. The lady also said brain surgery is not a surgery that typically needs blood. She was very sweet as I sobbed on the phone. I am thankful for all the info you have given me and that you took the time to clarify the info. It means more then you know!

[Inertia]

Just to clarify, this is correct, the anti-E antibody itself is relatively rare. Finding E negative blood however, which is what you need to do to provide compatible blood for transfusion, is not a major problem as approximately 52% of the Australian population are E negative - sourced from the Australian Red Cross Blood Service website.

Yeah! I was just told that as it "avoids any future potential mix ups" like the one that caused my Antibody in the first place. It actually does kind of upset me because I remember they took blood to do a FBC before the transfusion (as if I hadnt just hemorrhaged enough all over the bed) and still got it wrong. It could well have been my hospital covering its backside again.