General
Characteristics of ABO
Antigens found on:
All body fluids except spinal
fluid
RBCs, Lymphocytes, platelets, tissue cells, bone marrow,
and kidneys
RBC membrane antigens:
Antigens found in:
Composition of ABO antigens:
At what age of development are they first
detected:
5th – 6th week of fetal
development
2 to 4 years of age
Glycolipids or
glycoproteins
Soluble form antigens:
Glycoproteins
At what age of development are they fully
expressed: