The ABO Blood group and Rhesus (Rh) blood group
antigens are the most frequently studied genetic markers in a large group of
people (Worlledge and Ogiemudia, 2005).
antigens are the most frequently studied genetic markers in a large group of
people (Worlledge and Ogiemudia, 2005).
Despite the long list of several other blood
discovered so far, the ABO blood group holds a respectable position in view of
the safety of blood/blood products in transfusion to date (Cathoun and Petz,
2011).
discovered so far, the ABO blood group holds a respectable position in view of
the safety of blood/blood products in transfusion to date (Cathoun and Petz,
2011).
The knowledge of the distribution of ABO and Rh
blood group is essential for effective management of blood banks inventory, be it
in a facility of a smaller local transfusion service or a regional or national
transfusion service.
blood group is essential for effective management of blood banks inventory, be it
in a facility of a smaller local transfusion service or a regional or national
transfusion service.
Apart from their importance in blood transfusion
services, the ABO and Rh blood group are useful in population genetic studies
researching population, migration patterns as well as resolving certain medical-legal
issues, particularly of disputed parentage. It is therefore important to have
information on the distribution of these blood groups in any population group.
services, the ABO and Rh blood group are useful in population genetic studies
researching population, migration patterns as well as resolving certain medical-legal
issues, particularly of disputed parentage. It is therefore important to have
information on the distribution of these blood groups in any population group.
