BLOOD TYPING human blood.

The classification of
human blood based on the inherited
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properties of red blood cells
(erythrocytes) as determined by the
presence or absence of the antigens A and
BLOOD
B, which are carried on the surface of the
-It refers to the classification of blood, red cells.
based on the presence and absence
TYPE A
of antibodies and inherited
antigenic substances on the surface of red -It has only the A antigen on red cells (and
blood cells (RBCs). B antibody in the plasma)

ANTIBODIES TYPE B

-also known as immunoglobulins, are Y-
shaped proteins that are produced by the
immune system to help stop intruders from
harming the body.
-proteins produced by certain
lymphocytes called plasma cells, attach to
the antigens on the plasma membranes of
-It has only the B antigen on red cells (and
A antibody in the plasma)
TYPE AB
-It has both A and B antigens on red cells
B
(but neither A nor B antibody in the plasma)
TYPE O

the infused erythrocytes and cause them to -It has neither A nor B antigens on red cells
adhere to one another. (but both A and B antibody are in the

ANTIGENS plasma)

RH SYSTEM
-large proteins, but may include other
classes of organic molecules, including -It is the second most significant blood-
carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. group system in human-blood transfusion

-any substance that causes your immune with currently 50 antigens. The most

system to produce antibodies against it. significant Rh antigen is the D antigen,

ABO BLOOD GROUP
-ABO blood group system involves two
antigens and two antibodies found in
because it is the most likely to provoke an
immune system response of the five main
Rh antigens.
RH POSITIVE PLASMA

-If the blood does have protein, your blood COMPATIBILITY

is said to be RH POSITIVE (Rh+)
-Patients should only receive plasma that
RH NEGATIVE does not contain an antibody which could
attack the antigens present on their own
-If the blood does NOT have protein, your
red cells.
blood is said to be RH NEGATIVE (Rh-)

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF BLOOD

TYPING

BLOOD TRANSFUSION

-It refers to the process of transferring

blood or blood products into one's
circulation intravenously. Transfusions are
used for various medical conditions to
replace lost components of the blood

BLOOD PRODUCTS

-packed RBCs, plasma,

platelets, cryoprecipitate, and fresh frozen
plasma (FFP).

RED BLOOD CELL

COMPATIBILITY

-It is a general principle that red

cell components of identical ABO group
and RhD type as the recipient should be
used for transfusion.