LP36863-6

Blood group

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Blood group antigens are either sugars or proteins found on the red blood cell membrane and determine the blood group of an individual. The two primary blood groups are the ABO blood group (types A, B, AB, and O) and Rh blood group (types Rh D-positive or Rh D-negative). An individual's blood group is crucial to identify during blood transfusions or transplants, since not all blood group antigens are compatible. Type AB is considered the "universal receiver" because a patient with this blood group may receive type A, B, AB, or O blood in a transfusion or transplant. Type O is considered the "universal donor" because a patient with this blood group may donate their blood to type A, B, AB, or O during a transfusion or transplant. Patients that are Rh positive may receive Rh positive or Rh negative blood, but Rh negative patients may only receive Rh negative blood. [NCBI Books:NBK2264] Source: Regenstrief LOINC

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Part Name

Blood group

Part Display Name

Blood group

Part Type

Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)

Created On

2006-04-25

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Blood group

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