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Blood Group Typing: Understanding the Basics of Human Blood Groups
Blood is a vital component of the human body, responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and waste products. One of the most important aspects of blood is its classification into different blood groups. Blood group typing is the process of identifying the specific group to which an individual’s blood belongs. This classification is essential for safe blood transfusions, organ transplants, and certain medical treatments.
The most widely known blood group systems are the ABO system and the Rh system. In the ABO system, blood is categorized into four main groups: A, B, AB, and O. These groups are determined by the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells. For example, individuals with type A blood have A antigens, type B have B antigens, type AB have both, and type O has neither. These antigens play…