Rh antigen
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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
A separate antigen system seen on red blood cells is the Rh antigen.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
One problem with this designation of universal donor is if the O− individual had prior exposure to Rh antigen, Rh antibodies may be present in the donated blood.
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
Figure 17.17 The Rh antigen is found on Rh-positive red blood cells.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013