Blood type and pregnancy
The most common problem with blood types between a mother an fetus occur when the mother has a different Rh blood type than their fetus. Interestingly enough, this is not a problem with the mother’s first pregnancy but can cause [...]
Rhesus Factor – Positive or Negative?
Rhesus factor, also referred to as Rh factor, is series of blood antigens commonly found on red blood cells. There are actually many variations on Rh factor but the one that is commonly being referred to in blood typing is [...]
Different Blood Types
Different blood types are determined by the different surface antigens that surround red blood cells. These antigens are combinations of sugars and proteins that remain on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). In the ABO blood typing system there [...]
How do you find out your blood type?
There are three accurate ways that you can find out your blood type each with their advantages and disadvantages. First, the free way to get this done is by donating blood to an organization like the American Red Cross. While [...]
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