Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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The results of transfusion of a person with blood type B who receives a transfusion of blood type AB.

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Blood typing involves the identification of the protein substances called antigens that are present on the outer surface of the red blood cell membranes. Many different antigens are associated with the human red blood cells and only a few of them are of clinical importance. These include the antigens of the ABO type as well as the Rh type.

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