Medical Definition of Donath-landsteiner
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A serologic blood test used to detect antibody in serum in cases of suspected paroxysmal cold haemoglobinuria.
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.
(15 Nov 1997)
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