Distribution of Abo & Rhesus Blood Groups

Dr. Jain Atul; M.D; Dr. Mehra Ruhi; M.D; Dr. Gupta Seema; Dr. Maheshwari Ujawala

Volume : IV, Issue : II, February - 2015

Distribution of Abo & Rhesus Blood Groups

Dr. Jain Atul, M. D, Dr. Mehra Ruhi, M. D, Dr. Gupta Seema, Dr. Maheshwari Ujawala

Abstract :

BACKGROUND: Presence of different blood groups has always fascinated the medical fraternity. Various different blood group systems have been discovered over the years, but, among all these the ABO & Rh blood group systems have proven to be the most important for blood transfusion practices. The aim of our study is to determine the distribution of ABO & Rh blood group among the donor population which would help us to streamline our transfusion practices for the benefit of the society. MATERIAL & METHODS: A retrospective study of 5 years from January 2009 to December 2013 carried out at the Department of Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion of MGM Hospital, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai. Data has been collected from blood bank donor grouping records. All blood samples processed during period of observation were included in the study. RESULT: During the period of observation total donors - 11628, out of which males - 10459 & females - 967. Frequency of �O� blood group was found to be the highest (33.95%) while �AB� blood group was found to be the least (8.35%). Preponderance of Rh +ve was more (94.2%) while that of Rh -ve was less (5.78%). CONCLUSION: �O� blood group is significantly higher in donor population while �AB� is least. More common is Rh +ve than Rh -ve .