IN the five years that have elapsed since the Rh factor in human red cells — better known as the Rh blood type — was first discovered, there has been a steadily increasing volume of literature on this ...

Your blood type isn’t just a medical fact—it can be lifesaving knowledge in an emergency. Whether for transfusions, surgery, pregnancy, or donation, knowing your ABO and Rh type helps ensure safety ...

CRIB, is now officially recognised as part of the more than 47 blood group systems beyond the common ABO and Rh systems ...

A QUESTION one is frequently asked is "Where can I read about Rh?"; but up to date it was difficult to know how to advise the questioner, since he may be a medical practitioner, laboratory worker or a ...

THE importance of the Rh factor is now well appreciated by both the physician and the layman. Understanding of the basic concept of isoimmunization by blood transfusion or by pregnancy requires only ...

The Rh blood group system is defined by the RHD and RHCE genes, which encode transmembrane proteins responsible for the D, C, c, E and e antigens on erythrocyte surfaces. Variability arises through ...

You are probably aware of the two main blood group systems: the AB system and the rhesus system. Under the AB system, there are four main blood types A, B, AB and O. And each of these four types can ...