Rh antigen
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
A separate antigen system seen on red blood cells is the Rh antigen.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
In contrast to the ABO group antibodies, which are preformed, antibodies to the Rh antigen are produced only in Rh− individuals after exposure to the antigen.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
If Rh− individuals receiving blood have had prior exposure to Rh antigen, antibodies for this antigen may be present in the blood and trigger agglutination to some degree.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
When someone is “A positive” for example, the positive refers to the presence of the Rh antigen, whereas someone who is “A negative” would lack this molecule.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Note that the Rh group is distinct from the ABO group, so any individual, no matter their ABO blood type, may have or lack this Rh antigen.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
