The genomic dna sample was sent to (b)(6) center for bi-directional sequencing and next generation sequencing.Sequencing interrogated rh gene exons 1 to 10.An unpublished triplicated rhce*ce allele which involves intron 4 and exon 5 sequence of rhce gene, where primers and probes of id core xt assay for antigen e detection are located, is present in this sample.The heterozygous presence of this rare allele would explain the serology of this sample and the imbalanced amplification of id core xt giving an incorrect predicted allele genotype rhce*ce, rhce*ce and an incorrect predicted e- phenotype.Id core xt reported a predicted e- phenotype due to the presence of an unpublished triplicated rhce*ce allele which causes an imbalanced amplification of id core xt primers for antigen e detection.This false negative result obtained by id core xt is considered a discrepant result and then a malfunction.This case report is associated with a new limitation of id core xt assay.
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