Immunohematology: Antibody Detection, Blood Group Antigens, and Pretransfusion Tests
Jul.22, 2009 in
Immunohematology
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Before this subject is discussed, it is useful to give some definitions: Antigen: Any substance that causes formation of antibodies to it. The most common antigens are protein, but certain carbohydrate polysaccharides may act in a similar manner. Lipid may be combined with either. Each antigen has a certain chemical configuration that gives it antibody-provoking […]