ABO Blood Group & Rh Type
Blood & blood cell markersWhat the test generally measures, and what to ask about it.
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What is ABO Blood Group & Rh Type?
A test that identifies your blood type (A, B, AB, or O) and whether you are Rh positive or negative.
Blood typing identifies which ABO antigens (A, B, both, or neither) sit on your red blood cells and whether the Rh factor is present, giving results like A positive or O negative. Your blood type is inherited and does not indicate illness; it matters mainly for safe blood transfusions, transplants, and during pregnancy. Knowing your type ahead of time helps care teams match blood quickly if it is ever needed.
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