Rh blood type (D antigen)

Introduction

D(d) antigen of Rhesus blood group.

* A+ indidates Rh(D), A- Rh(d)

Indications

• blood transfusion
• blood donation
• organ donation
• surgery
• pregnancy
• identificaton
  • blood relatives
  • forensic

Clinical significance

• 2nd most important antigen in transfusion reactions (after ABO type)
• determines susceptbility to hemolytic disease of the newborn & erythroblastosis fetalis

More general terms

• blood type

More specific terms

• D Ag in blood

Additional terms

• Rhesus blood group cluster