Technical optimization of RhD zygosity determination by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction: implication for fetal RhD status determination by maternal plasma

Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2001 Sep:945:156-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2001.tb03879.x.

Abstract

We have recently reported the development of a multiplex, real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for RhD zygosity determination based on the coamplification and quantification of RHD-specific sequences in relation to a reference gene, albumin. This paper discusses the optimization procedure and technical parameters of this multiplex assay.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Albumins / genetics
  • Heterozygote*
  • Homozygote*
  • Humans
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Rh-Hr Blood-Group System / genetics*

Substances

  • Albumins
  • Rh-Hr Blood-Group System