Rh and Kell phenotyping in voluntary blood donors: A study from a tertiary care blood center of western India
Sangita D. Shah,
Nidhi M. Bhatnagar,
Mamta C. Shah
et al.
Abstract:INTRODUCTION:
In human beings, there are 45 blood group systems and 360 antigens currently recognized by ISBT (July 2023). The Rh blood group system has 56 antigens, out of them 5 antigens D, C, c, E, and e are clinically significant antigens. The Kell blood group system has 25 highly immunogenic antigens. Cases have been reported where IgG-type of antibodies against Rh and Kell antigens are found which are responsible for transfusion reactions and hemolytic disease of newborn.
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