You are screening units for an Rh positive patient who has an antibody. The hematologist has...

You are screening units for an Rh positive patient who has an antibody. The hematologist has requested units with identical Rh genotypes. The patient has the following results with Rh typing sera: DCe/dCE.

1. What Rh antibody might this patient have?

2. How many units would you need to screen to obtain 2 compatible units?

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The Rh factor is a protein that occurs on the surface of the Red Blood Cells. The ones whose blood cells have this protein are termed as Rh positive and the ones who are devoid of this protein on their blood cells are termed as Rh negative.

gladiator answered 2 months ago

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