Kell negitive

cathy01

Im K-. I was told its rare and wanted to give blood, in case anyone else needs it.Anyway, because I recieved blood, I cant give it.Even if I have a rare blood type.Am I wrong, maybe its not rare anymore.It was 18 years ago?:D

Tree

Kell negative is a desirable blood type to hold on hand alright. After your Rhesus D neg babies, the Kell neg babies are the next issue.

It's still rare enough. But the IBTS can usually keep a few on hand as they need it.

Not taking blood of people who have received blood is a wise precaution. It reduces the risk to the blood stocks. However, you may have siblings/relatives who are also Kell neg who would be welcome to donate.

cathy01

I became kell negitive I think when I got the transfusions.So, would my kids be able to donate.My eldest is 18, healthy etc.I think they test for it when you give a transfusion.I would love to donate, I did try and give my stem cells, from my last child years ago but would have had to go to england to donate.Shame really .

Tree

You don't become Kell negative. It's an antigen found on the surface of all your red cells, you would have it from birth. They test a number of blood antigens when testing for transfusions and for donation, to ensure the person who will be receiving the blood will not be given any antigens that will not agree with them,

your kids should be able to donate, so might siblings/parents.

cathy01

Oh really, iI was told as when I had tests for my first child, it didnt show any antigens, but for the second thats when the Kell was spotted.I was told most likely I got it from the blood that I recieved 5 units.
Either way, thats the best news.Ill brign him down next time the clinic is here.thanks,cathy

Tree

If you received kell pos blood with your first child, you would produce antibodies against any further kell pos cells. Another good reason to not take your blood is that you might have a high level of antibody that could coz serious problems if transfused into a kell pos individual.