Clinical Study

The Association of CD81 Polymorphisms with Alloimmunization in Sickle Cell Disease

Table 1

Clinical and demographic characteristics of SCD patients.

AlloimmunizedNon-alloimmunizedP value
( )( )

Age
 Mean age ± SD NS
 Range(21 y–73 y)(20 y–58 y)
Gender
 Male NS
 Female
RBC transfusion
 <30 unit NS
 >30 unit
Hydroxyurea
 Yes NS
 No