Phenotypic profile of ABO and Rh blood group antigen among blood donors in m.p., central india

Dr. Rakesh Patel; Dr. Santosh singh

Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

Phenotypic profile of ABO and Rh blood group antigen among blood donors in m.p., central india

Dr. Rakesh Patel, Dr. Santosh Singh

Abstract :

Background & Aims :- ABO antigen was discovered by karl Landsteiner and wiener. In later years, because of its immunogenicity along with Rh grouping, ABO and Rh antigen testing was made mandatory before issuing blood, this study was carried out to know the distribution of ABO and Rh antigen in the population of madhyapradesh, central india.

Method:- This study was carried out at shyam shah medical college rewa , india from jan 2014 to dec 2016. Total 30310 donor blood sample collected and sample were tested for ABO and Rh group by tube agglutination method.

Result:-Out of 30310 sample , blood group �O� (37.78%) was found to be most prevalent followed by B, A, and AB. The incidence of Rh+ positive antigen was 95.71% and Rh-ve was 4.29%.

Conclusion:- The ABO and Rh blood group system has vital role in polulation genetic study, in resolving medicologecal issues and most importantly in transfusion practices.