Duffy antigens

Duf·fy an·ti·gens

see Blood Groups Appendix.
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Antibodies to the Duffy antigens are commonly found in a patient's plasma and are a cause of transfusion reactions if carefully matched antigen negative blood is not given.
Why Are There Different Blood Groups And Types?
(b) Eight of the 12 patients (75%) followed prospectively in the study were alloimmunized before entry, and 3 (25%) developed new antibodies after receiving blood matched for Rh, Kell, Kidd, and Duffy antigens. (c) Limited matched units from African American donors.
Genotyping Applications for Transplantation and Transfusion Management The Emory Experience

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