EIN DIAGNOSE-VERFAHREN UND EIN TESTSATZ FÜR DIE BESTIMMUNG DES KELL BLUTGRUPPLN-NENOTYPS

摘要

The invention provides a diagnostic method of determining Kell genotype by the identification of the molecular basis of a Kell polymorphism. Specifically, the invention provides a method for determining K6/K7 genotype with great accuracy, overcoming problems associated with traditional serological typing methods. The diagnostic method of the invention preferably employs amplification of K6/K7 nucleic acid sequences, and optionally employs differential cleavage of K6-K7 specific nucleic acid sequences by a restriction enzyme. Also provided are nucleic acid oligomers useful as probes or primers for the method of the invention. Furthermore, diagnostic kits for the determination of Kell genotype are provided.