Reference Guide

Blood Banking Glossary

A comprehensive guide to essential terms and definitions used in blood banking and transfusion medicine. Perfect for students, healthcare professionals, and anyone curious about the field.

ABO Blood Group System

The most important blood group system in transfusion medicine, classifying blood into four types: A, B, AB, and O, based on the presence or absence of A and B antigens on red blood cells.

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