Blood Groups

Red blood cells (RBCs) or erythrocytes are present in the blood and contain certain proteins on their surface. These proteins are called antigens. There are various types of red blood cell antigens - the ABO and rhesus types are clinically the most important among them.

Blood group of a person is determined by the presence or absence of certain inherited antigenic substances and certain acquired antibodies in blood

Blood Groups

The blood group of a person is determined by the presence or absence of certain inherited antigenic substances and certain acquired antibodies in blood. Read More

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