Rh antigen
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The few people who do not have the Rh antigen and are Rh– can develop anti-Rh antibodies if exposed to Rh+ blood.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
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
A separate antigen system seen on red blood cells is the Rh 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
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
